Hulk Hogan Says N-Word, Admits Racism, Gets Fired From WWE
According to transcripts leaked by the National Enquirer, Hulk Hogan went on a videotaped, racist tirade, referring to black people as "f***ing n*****s," and admitting "I am a racist, to a point."
His words were reportedly transcribed from a sex tape at the middle of a $100 million lawsuit he filed against Gawker Media for posting a clip of the sex tape online. World Wrestling Entertainment swiftly cut ties with Hogan, and allegedly began scrubbing references to the wrestler from its website.
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The whole scandal stems from a sex tape depicting Hulk (nee Terry Bollea) having sex with the wife of, I kid you not, Bubba the Love Sponge Clem, a Tampa-area radio host. Gawker obtained the video, posted some excerpts, and Hogan sued the media company for $100 million.
The racist comments are allegedly transcribed from the sex tape, and include the following [asterisked for offensive content]:
"I don't know if Brooke was f***ing the black guy's son," Hulk raved, the sources add.
"I mean, I don't have double standards. I mean, I am a racist, to a point, f***ing n****s. But then when it comes to nice people and s***, and whatever." ...
"I guess we're all a little racist. F***ing n*****."
Hogan was dumped from WWE and issued an apology, saying, "It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it."
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Hogan has gone on quite the lawsuit frenzy. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Hulk Hogan Files Insurance Malpractice Complaint: Hulk sued his insurance company for not offering an umbrella policy.
- Hulk Hogan Sues over Cocoa Pebbles Commercial; Hulk sued over character named "Hulk Boulder," his first wrestling name.
- Hulk Hogan Sues Car Dealership; Hulk sued over a commercial using his catchphrases.
- Hulk Hogan Sues Ex-Wife for Defamation Over Brutus Beefcake Claims; Hulk sues Linda Bollea over her memoir and her allegations he had a homosexual relationship with the Beefcake.
Hulk's suit against Gawker is currently waiting on a trial date.
Related Resources:
- Hulk Hogan Refers to "Fucking Niggers" in Leaked Transcript (Gawker)
- Hulk Hogan, Bubba the Love Sponge Settle Sex-Tape Lawsuit (FindLaw's Celebrity Justice)
- Bubba the Love Sponge Liable for Hulk Hogan Sex Tape? (FindLaw's Celebrity Justice)
- Hulk Hogan Sues Spine Clinic for Alleged Malpractice (FindLaw's Celebrity Justice)