Metro Boomin Gets Backlash for Honoring Hulk Hogan Despite Racist Past
When news broke that wrestling icon Hulk Hogan had passed away, many fans and celebrities took to social media to offer their condolences. One tribute, however, didn’t go over as smoothly as expected. Record producer Metro Boomin posted a simple message on X (formerly Twitter): “rest up hulkster,” paying his respects to the late WWE legend. But almost immediately, he was hit with backlash.
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A fan quickly replied to his post, saying, “hulkster was a steaming racist bro.” Instead of ignoring the comment, Metro responded with honesty and clarity:
“4sho u know I know that. I didn’t agree with a lot of things he did… but as a Christian I believe in forgiveness and I don’t believe that our mistakes define us completely.”
Metro’s reply sparked even more debate online. Some appreciated his message of grace, while others felt uncomfortable seeing a Black artist defend someone whose past racist comments had caused pain in the community.
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Adding to the conversation, wrestling veteran and WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley spoke out about the controversy during an interview on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast. D-Von, who is African-American, didn’t shy away from addressing Hogan’s offensive comments but also asked fans to consider the full scope of Hogan’s impact on the wrestling industry.
“All those people out there saying negative things now that Hogan is no longer with us—take a look at yourself in the mirror,” D-Von said. “We’re all guilty in one way, shape, or form of saying or doing something inappropriate.”
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D-Von shared that Hogan had personally apologized to him and expressed remorse. He stressed that forgiveness is key and pointed out that Hogan’s contributions to wrestling helped build the platforms that many people enjoy today, including WWE, AEW, and others.
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“Hogan never got that fresh start. Some say he didn’t show enough remorse. But he came to me, pulled me aside, and told me, ‘Brother, I love you.’ That meant something.”
Despite the backlash, both Metro Boomin and D-Von Dudley maintained that forgiving someone doesn’t mean excusing their past, but rather allowing room for growth and accountability. Hogan’s death has reopened old wounds, but it’s also brought up important conversations about legacy, forgiveness, and who gets the chance to be remembered fully—flaws and all.
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