Robert Griffin III Apologizes After Using Racial Slur On Live TV

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Former NFL player and ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Robert Griffin III made an unfortunate mistake last night.

Robert Griffin III is perhaps one of the biggest "what-ifs" in the history of the NFL. He famously had an amazing rookie season with the Washington Commanders, however, he ultimately ran into injury issues. Eventually, RGIII bounced around the NFL, but never got an opportunity to be a fully-fledged starter again.

Subsequently, Griffin became an on-air personality over at ESPN, where he gets to co-host the pre-game show for Monday Night Football. Griffin is working alongside the likes of Steve Young and Booger McFarland, and so far, he has been regarded as a rising star in the commentary world.

Robert Griffin III stands on the field prior to the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Robert Griffin III Makes A Mistake

Unfortunately, Griffin made a huge mistake last night. While speaking about Jalen Hurts, Griffin used a slur that has a very negative historical context associated with it. In the clip down below, you can hear what the slur in question was.

Consequently, Griffin began to go viral for all of the wrong reasons. The former quarterback was made aware of his error, and he immediately took to Twitter to apologize. Overall, it was an embarrassing moment for him.

"Yooooo, Definitely need to clarify this," Griffin began. "THIS IS NOT WHAT I MEANT TO SAY. Was trying to say “those Bug-A-Boos” in reference to haters and doubters. Regardless of my intention, I understand the historical context of the term that came out of my mouth and I apologize."

At this moment, it doesn't seem as though there will be any punishment for Griffin's error. He has apologized for it, and in a few days, most will forget that he ever said it. Regardless, this was pretty bad, and RGIII knows it.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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