Dwayne Johnson Backtracks on Supporting Joe Rogan Amid Controversy
Dwayne Johnson backtracks on his support for Joe Rogan. The 49-year-old actor and wrestler previously announced his support for Rogan following the latter's response video to the ongoing Spotify controversy. In recent weeks, Rogan has come under intense fire over accusations that his podcast promotes COVID-19 misinformation and encourages young people to avoid taking the vaccine.
The outspoken podcaster issued an apology after artists such as Neil Young and Jon Mitchell called on Spotify to remove their music, accusing the company of providing a platform for misinformation. Their outrage followed the publication of an open letter from 270 healthcare professionals, which criticized the company's policy on misinformation. They also highlighted an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, which saw Rogan interviewing the discredited anti-vax scientist Robert Malone. Though he promised to "try harder" in a video posted to Instagram, garnering praise from celebrities such as Johnson, a video compilation has since begun to circulate online, demonstrating Rogan's prolific use of the N-word and causing backlash to those who demonstrated support for the podcaster.
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Now, in a response posted to Twitter, Johnson appears to have backtracked on his initial praise for Rogan. When asked by crime author Don Winslow if he was aware of Rogan's prior use of racial slurs, Johnson claimed that he was not. The Jungle Cruise actor thanked Winslow for educating him on Rogan's "complete narrative," adding that it was a "learning moment" for him. Check out the post below:
I appreciate your reply. Your life and your story have inspired a lot of people and I appreciate
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