Morgan Wallen’s problematic history: From saying N-word to facing charges for throwing chair off bar roof

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Morgan Wallen became a known name in the world of music when he appeared in ‘The Voice’ in 2014 at the age of 20.

Initially, he became part of Usher's team in the competition but then shifted to Team Adam Levine.

Though he did not reach the finale, his career improved after returning to Tennessee. However, his country music career was soon gripped with controversies and scandals as well, the Daily Mail reported. 

Morgan Wallen’s controversies and scandals

In 2016, Morgan Wallen was charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) charge. However, it was later dropped.

In 2020, the country-pop singer again had a face-off with the authorities for his alleged disorderly conduct and public intoxication at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse in downtown Nashville.

Initially, he was charged but later charges were dropped, according to The Independent.

At the time, Wallen reportedly shared, "I went out downtown last night with a few old friends. After a couple bar stops, we were horse-playing with each other. We didn't mean any harm, and we want to say sorry to any bar staff or anyone that was affected.”

“Thank you to the local authorities for being so professional and doing their job with class. Love y’all,” he added.

Morgan Wallen’s racial behavior led to his career decline

However, the son of a local pastor and a teacher could not stay out of trouble for longer as in 2021, he was reportedly seen using the N-word at one of his friends, which created a lot of damage to his career.

He was reportedly banned from appearing in the Country Music Association. Besides, his songs were taken down from Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify.

The “bad boy of country music” ultimately had to pay $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition to compensate for his racist behavior.

Morgan Wallen apologized for his behavior

Later, Wallen told ‘Good Morning America’ in July 2021, “I was around some of my friends, and we just ... we say dumb stuff together. And it was -- in our minds, it's playful ... that sounds ignorant, but it -- that's really where it came from ... and it's wrong.”

He added at the time, “I think I was just ignorant about it. I don't think I sat down and was, like, 'Hey, is this right or is this wrong?”

Morgan Wallen faces charges for Nashville bar incident

The ‘Thought You Should Know’ singer’s most recent controversy happened on Sunday, April 7, when he threw a chair off the roof of a Nashville six-story bar.

He was taken into custody early Monday. 

Metro Nashville PD posted on X, “Country artist Morgan Wallen, 30, was booked early today on 3 cts of felony reckless endangerment and 1 ct of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief's Bar Sun night.”

“The chair landed on Broadway, close to 2 MNPD officers. His bond: $15,250,” the tweet added.