Hulk Hogan apologizes for racist rant: 'This is not who I am'

Hulk Hogan
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has confirmed reports that he was recorded delivering a racist rant — and issued a statement apologizing for his comments.

"Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it," the statement said.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.