Past racial slur takes center stage as Morgan Wallen performs at Opry

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Morgan Wallen’s guest appearance at the Grand Ole Opry over the weekend has stirred discussions over whether country music’s most historic stage is turning a blind eye to a racial slur he made almost a year ago.

In February 2021, a video surfaced of Wallen shouting the N-word while saying goodnight after a rowdy night with friends. Wallen’s label, Big Loud Records, suspended his contract, saying, “Such behavior will not be tolerated.”

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