Embattled Joe Rogan claimed in his most recent podcast that he is a ‘victim,’ and called a video compilation of him using the ‘N-word’ a ‘political hit job.’
Rogan, age 54, is under pressure after being criticised by artist India.Arie posted a video compilation of all the times he used the ‘N-word’ on The Joe Rogan Experience with the hashtag #DeleteSpotify.
Podcaster on Tuesday said that release of viral video was “in many ways, a relief since that video it’s been always out there.”
He stated, “It seems like this is an election hit job.” “And so they take all the stuff I said and make it wrong and then mash it together.
‘But it’s good,’ Rogan continued, ’cause it lets me address some s*** that I really wish wasn’t out there.’
The episode ended with Akaash Singh as the comedian praising Rogan for taking the time to apologize for the racist slur.
“You don’t know why I am proud to be a man like you?” Singh asked rhetorically. “Because comedians for many years have done an immature thing, where it seems like they don’t need to apologize.” It doesn’t matter what we say.
‘You can apologize if you say some wild s*** and we’ve all said some wild s*** and you apologized and you owned that it was wrong. Bravo!
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Joe Rogan, 54, said in his most recent episode on Tuesday that the release of a video compilation of him using the ‘N-word’ is like a ‘political hit job’
Rogan said that stars should be sorry if they regret doing something.
He said, “But I do believe you must be very careful not to excuse for nonsense,” before speaking about comedian Awkwafina’s defense of her speech patterns after being accused by a colleague of making a joke.
“I think that you only have to be who you are.” Rogan stated that he does. Rogan said, “And all that nonsense worrying about where your base is” is insane.
It’s like asking “Who are YOU?” Your identity is you. If you start thinking I have to be who these other people want me to be because they’re the ones that make me popular, you’re f*****.
“In the world of acting it is so difficult to feel free, because you are always worrying about what your next job will be.
‘If you get canceled, you’re f***** because if there’s anything that’s remotely controversial about you, they’ll go with someone else if they’re casting a major film because they don’t want any ifs, ands or buts.’
Rogan previously apologized to Rogan for using the racial slur “Racial Slur” in an Instagram video.
Rogan previously expressed regret for using the racial insult. He said in an Instagram video that he said certain things that he regretted saying or would have said otherwise.
He said that the slurs were the ‘most regretful and shameful thing’ he has ever had to address and that he hasn´t used the N-word in years.
Rogan said that his 12-year-long use of the “N word” over 12 years, as highlighted in the compilation, was ‘horrible’, even for him.
He stated at that time that he believed people would comprehend his actions if the word was used in the context.
He said, “I have never used it as a racist term, since I am not racist.”
“I can’t take it back. It’s impossible to imagine. That’s obviously not possible. Rogan stated that he was not trying to offend anyone with racism and that he would never entertain them by being racist.
In a Sunday message, Daniel Ek from Spotify also stated that Rogan’s use of racist language was “incredibly hurtful” and was responsible for the removal of many episodes.
Ek stated in the note that while Joe’s comments are deeply condemned and he has decided to delete past episodes of our platform, he also acknowledged that some people will still want more. “And let me be very clear: I don’t believe silencing Joe will solve the problem.
The letter is the clearest indication yet of where Spotify stands on Rogan´s fate with the company as some musicians, including Neil Young and India.Arie, have pulled their work from the streaming service in protest and others could follow.
Spotify and Rogan have a $100 Million deal to host their Joe Rogan Experience
Rogan had also previously faced backlash for COVID-19 misinformation in his program hosted on Spotify, with progressives and others calling on the streaming service to cancel the Joe Rogan Experience host’s $100million deal for spreading misinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, both singer-songwriters, eventually removed their content from the streaming service. Dwayne Johnson, aka ‘The Rock’ Johnson, rallied round Rogan, after Rogan spoke out against claims that he was spreading COVID misinformation.
Johnson responded to Rogan’s video by writing: “Great stuff brother. This is a great example of how to communicate. I look forward to meeting you one day, and sharing my love for tequila.
The wrestler-turned-actor later apologized for his support of Rogan, his longtime friend, after the video of him using the ‘N-word’ spread.
‘I wasn’t aware of his N words use before I made my comments. However, now I know his whole story. Johnson posted a tweet Friday regarding the learning moment that came after Don Winslow (author and activist) called out Johnson for supporting Rogan.
In a Sunday message, Daniel Ek from Spotify also stated that Rogan’s use of racist language was “incredibly hurtful” and was responsible for the demotion of many episodes.
Ek stated in the note that while Joe’s comments are deeply condemned and he has decided to delete past episodes of our platform, he also acknowledged that some people will still want more. “And let me be very clear: I don’t believe silencing Joe will solve the problem.
“We need to have clear boundaries around content, and we should take actions when they are broken. But cancelling voices is dangerous. Looking at the issue more broadly, it´s critical thinking and open debate that powers real and necessary progress,’ Ek wrote.
Ek wrote that he would invest $100 million in music and audio content from historically excluded groups to market, develop and license it. He did not give any details.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has said Rogan should ‘stop apologizing’.
Trump stated that Joe Rogan was an intriguing and well-known man, but Trump must stop making excuses to Radical Left lunatics and Fake News maniacs.
“Can you think of many other ways to say sorry?” Joe, you can just do what you love and let the mistakes not make you weak. This is not how you are and will never be. Trump released a statement Monday night.
Dwayne Johnson, aka “The Rock”, had supported Johnson previously after his controversial episode. Neil Young was accused of misinformation about COVID and Johnson later supported Johnson.
Friday’s tweet by The Rock (49), stated that he was unaware of Rogan using the N-word. Don Winslow, author, and activist for political change, pointed out the star.
After his apology, Rogan apologized on Saturday and the streaming service has removed over 70 episodes from Rogan’s podcast.
You can also add a “Content advisory” to episodes that discuss COVID-19 was issued as scientists and physicians urged Rogan not to spread falsehoods.
Spotify announced that it will soon issue a warning on all podcasts discussing COVID-19. This warn will direct listeners to current, factual information from experts and scientists.
After the streaming service began featuring Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience in 2020, it has since become one of Spotify’s most popular podcasts.
Spotify’s exclusive licensing contract for the show was more than $100,000,000.