Samuel L. Jackson Slams Joe Rogan For Using the N-Word on Podcast
Actor Samuel L. Jackson criticizes Joe Rogan's repeated use of the N-word on his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. Jackson is one of the most recognizable actors of his generation, and also the highest grossing actor off all time. Sometimes it can feel as though its hard to find a movie that Jackson hasn't starred in, as he has had roles in what seems like almost every defining film since his career began, including Nick Fury in the MCU, Mace Windu in Star Wars, and, of course, appearing in the majority of Quentin Tarantino films. As a successful Black actor, Jackson has used his influence over the years to frequently campaign for equal rights, along with many other social issues.
Rogan, on the other hand, is no stranger to controversy. Throughout his stand-up, podcasting, and television career, he has been known to make passionate statements that he later has to go back and correct. Recently, Rogan has been in the spotlight after recording artist India Arie shared a video compilation of every time Rogan used the N-word on his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. Of course, it would be shocking to hear a white person casually say this word even once, but the podcasting giant did it no less than twenty-two times across various episodes. This has lead to much backlash for the creator from both listeners and other celebrities, including Dwayne Johnson.
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In a recent interview with the Sunday Times (via ET Canada),Jackson himself joins the conversation about Rogan using the racial slur. His stance on the matter is simple: "[T]here is no context where a white person is ever allowed to say that word." Hegoes on to criticize Rogan's excuse of
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