The Darius Rucker racist tweet controversy has definitely gotten people buzzing. These days Rucker is focused on the country music genre, but it seems not everybody is embracing his work. Rather than throw in the towel, Rucker is fighting back. Yahoo! Music shared the details on May 20.
The incident began when one user, whose account has now been deactivated, tweeted “@dariusrucker Leave country to the white folk.” Darius Rucker responded to the tweet saying, “WOW. Is this 2013 or 1913” and added “I'll take my Grand Ole Opry membership and leave your racism.”
The original tweet poster did not reply, but the post definitely had others talking. When asked by one fan why he even acknowledged the original tweet, Darius Rucker said he did it so the world could see them. Rucker's foray into country has been met with mixed reviews, but his fans still support him.
Rucker's Hootie & the Blowfish days may be behind him, as he has been working on his passion for country music for a while. His 2008 song “Don't Think I Don't Think About It” made him the first African American since 1983 to hit the top of the country charts, but based on this latest Twitter controversy, not everybody is supportive.
The singer scored several top hits since then as well as the Country Music Association Awards honor for New Artist. Clearly he can do just fine even if some feel his passion is misplaced. Though Rucker did respond to the original post, he also said that if people don't like him, they don't need to listen.
While the Darius Rucker racist tweet incident may have brought some unwanted attention, it also serves to give fans a great heads-up. Rucker's new album is available beginning today, and many will be anxious to check it out.
The incident began when one user, whose account has now been deactivated, tweeted “@dariusrucker Leave country to the white folk.” Darius Rucker responded to the tweet saying, “WOW. Is this 2013 or 1913” and added “I'll take my Grand Ole Opry membership and leave your racism.”
The original tweet poster did not reply, but the post definitely had others talking. When asked by one fan why he even acknowledged the original tweet, Darius Rucker said he did it so the world could see them. Rucker's foray into country has been met with mixed reviews, but his fans still support him.
Rucker's Hootie & the Blowfish days may be behind him, as he has been working on his passion for country music for a while. His 2008 song “Don't Think I Don't Think About It” made him the first African American since 1983 to hit the top of the country charts, but based on this latest Twitter controversy, not everybody is supportive.
The singer scored several top hits since then as well as the Country Music Association Awards honor for New Artist. Clearly he can do just fine even if some feel his passion is misplaced. Though Rucker did respond to the original post, he also said that if people don't like him, they don't need to listen.
While the Darius Rucker racist tweet incident may have brought some unwanted attention, it also serves to give fans a great heads-up. Rucker's new album is available beginning today, and many will be anxious to check it out.