A video compilation surfaced of repeated times Joe Rogan used the n-word on his Spotify podcast.
This comes after people have been critical of Joe Rogan over some of his vaccination comments.
Both the CEO and Joe Rogan have released statements.
Daniel Ek, CEO wrote in a memo to employees, there are no words I can say to adequately convey how deeply sorry I am for the way The Joe Rogan Experience controversy continues to impact each of you.
Spotify CEO Apologizes to Staff Over Joe Rogan N-Word Controversy https://t.co/vyGLJOYazs
— Variety (@Variety) February 7, 2022
I think it’s important you’re aware that we’ve had conversations with Joe and his team about some of the content in his show, including his history of using some racially insensitive language.
He concluded, I do not believe silencing Joe is the answer.
Joe Rogan took to Instagram Friday night and issued an apology. He called his statements regretful and shameful.
