Overview

• He removed the Hulk Hogan tribute from his channels and issued a public apology after researching the wrestler’s past racist remarks.
• During a TikTok livestream he defended the tribute but used the outdated slur “colored,” for which he later apologized.
• On July 29 he announced he was quitting social media with a final “I am done” post on X and Instagram.
• Swoll said he and his family received death threats and harassment that targeted his girlfriend, business partner and sister.
• The controversy underscores the risks of online backlash, cancel culture and the mental health toll on public figures.