J. Prince Insists Joe Rogan Isn't A Racist: "I Know This Brother"

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After Spotify took down 70 episodes of Rogan's podcast due to offensive or racist language, the music icon steps for with his opinions.

We're entering yet another week where Joe Rogan remains a hot topic. Initially, Rogan ruffled the feathers of music icons over what they called was misinformation he was spreading about COVID-19 and the vaccines, but that quickly evolved, thanks to India Arie, into the podcast host being accused of racism. Several compiled clips of Rogan were shared on social media showing him flippantly saying "n*gger" and referring to a Black neighborhood as "Planet of the Apes."

Rogan has since issued a statement about the controversy where he alludes to those n-word clips being taken out of context, and while this video was alarming to some, his fans and supporters have stood by him. Rap-a-Lot icon J. Prince has added his voice to the conversation and said he is offering forgiveness to Rogan.


"Joe Rogan is not a racist. I know this brother," wrote Prince. "It takes a sincere individual to admit when they are wrong and have f*cked up about a situation. As you can hear he’s done that and I forgive him because I never want to become one of those people that are filled with un-forgiveness and hate, that we complain about all the time."

"Let this be an example to others of the sensitivity of the word 'n*gga' being said by anybody other than a n*gga lol." 

Prince received mixed responses for obvious reasons, so check it out below and let us know if you agree with the music icon's take on this situation.




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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.