Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestler, is in the news again and is being accused of racism. Essence Jenai, a well-known black influencer, has come forward with allegations that Hogan fired her because of her color. When Jenai posted her charges on TikTok, they attracted a lot of attention and raised concerns.
Essence Jenai disclosed that Hogan had recruited her to serve as a ‘Authentic American Beer’ brand spokesperson. On the other hand, Jenai claims that Hogan fired her the day he found out she is black. Since then, the influencer’s video has gone viral, prompting grave concerns about Hogan’s intentions and behavior. She declared:
“Hulk Hogan has been accused of firing an ambassador due to their ethnicity,”
Hulk Hogan cancels contract with brand ambassador after he finds out she’s black
Hulk Hogan has been accused of firing an ambassador due to their ethnicity. Essence Jenai, an influencer, took to TikTok to reveal that Hogan paid her to be an ambassador for his ‘Real American… pic.twitter.com/3I4uCxujwo
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Hulk Hogan’s Difficult Racist Past
Hogan has been the target of racist allegations previously. A video of Hogan using the N-word and criticizing his daughter for marrying a black guy went viral in 2015.
His 2007 comments sparked intense criticism and resulted in his temporary exclusion from the WWE Hall of Fame. At the time, Hogan responded to the controversy by saying:
“Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it.”
Even when he apologized, the episode damaged his reputation for a long time. Hogan was admitted back into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018, but new allegations made by Essence Jenai have raised questions about his actions and attitudes. Hulk Hogan and WWE have not yet addressed the fresh accusations leveled against him on TikTok.
