Overview

• Rucker stated on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that Wallen has become a better person since the 2021 incident.
• Wallen faced backlash, including suspension from his record label and removal from radio playlists, after using a racial slur on video.
• Despite commercial success, Wallen has not been fully embraced by the country music industry, according to Rucker.
• Wallen has apologized and taken steps to improve, including donating to Black-affiliated groups and attending rehab.
• Recent controversies, including an arrest in April, continue to complicate Wallen's public rehabilitation.