Hulk Hogan N-word scandal: WWE veteran contemplated suicide after being branded racist.

Wresting star Hulk Hogan has revealed that he had suicidal thoughts after reports surfaced of him repeatedly using racist language in a vintage recording. Back in July, the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) veteran found himself at the centre of a media storm following the publication of a transcript of a conversation with Heather Clem, in which he reacted to news that his daughter Brooke was dating a black man.

He reportedly said: "I mean, I'd rather if she was going to f**k some n****r, I'd rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n****r worth a hundred million dollars like a basketball player. I guess we're all a little racist. F*****g n****r."

In the wake of the scandal, he issued a statement said that he deeply regretted his actions. "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 apologise for having done it."


By Toyin Owoseje.
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