Country music star Morgan Wallen is speaking out as he continues to face problems in his career after being filmed using a racial slur.
Last week, a video leaked featuring Wallen using the n-word was leaked, and he has since faced a violent backlash from the country music industry. He was deemed ineligible for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards and his music was removed from iHeartRadio stations while he was also suspended by his label.
Wallen, 27, had already apologized for using slander, but has remained silent since then, and was recently even dismissed by talent agency WME.
On Wednesday night, the singer went to Instagram to share an apology video.
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“I am too late to make a statement about my latest incident,” he said, adding that he took the time to organize his thoughts and “seek some real guidance.”
Morgan Wallen issued an apology after being caught using a racial insult on video. (Associated Press)
“The video you saw was me at the 72nd hour of a bender, and that’s not something I’m proud of either,” he admitted. “Obviously, the natural thing to do is to apologize more and continue to apologize because you were caught, and that is not what I wanted to do.”
The Tennessee native continued, “I disappointed so many people who mean so much to me, who gave me so much, it’s not fair. I disappointed my parents and they are the most distant thing from the person in that video. I disappointed my son and I’m not well thereby. “
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Wallen said he had time to apologize to the people in his life that he knew they were personally hurt and engaged in “some very real and honest conversations” with leaders from various black organizations.
He noticed that he was “nervous” to engage in conversation, as he thought “they had every right to step on my neck while I was lying down”, but instead, “they offered me a grace and also combined it with a offer to learn and grow. “
Wallen was dismissed by his talent agency, suspended by his record label and found ineligible for ACM awards after being seen using the word n. (Getty Images)
Wallen said the kindness shown by those willing to get involved with him inspired him to “dig deeper” and helped him learn that “a word can really hurt a person”.
“This week I heard firsthand some personal stories from black people who honestly shook me,” he added. “And I know that what I’m going through this week doesn’t even compare to some of the trials I have lived with them. I came out of these discussions with a deep appreciation for them and a clearer understanding of the weight of my words.”
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“Our actions are important. Our words are important and I just want to encourage anyone who is watching to learn from my mistake,” said the singer. “There is no reason to underestimate what I have done. It is important and know that I am carefully choosing my next steps in repair.”
Morgan Wallen said he was involved in conversations with black organizations to learn about the impact of his words. (Getty Images)
On a more “positive” note, Wallen shared that he has been sober for nine days since the video was made. He admitted that nine days is not a terribly long time, but it is enough to recognize that he does not want to be the version of himself in the video.
The star said “most [his] mistakes are made “when he is not sober.
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“I decided to get off the grid a bit and get used to making good decisions,” he announced. “I want my team, my family, my friends and even strangers to trust me. Hell, I want to trust myself. Who knows if I will be able to overcome all the mistakes I made, but I will definitely try.”
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Wallen then asked his fans not to defend him because he “was wrong” and now takes “responsibility” for the problem.