The country music scene is never without its fair share of scandals, and Morgan Wallen seems to be at the forefront of them all. Since bursting onto the scene in 2015, the 30-year-old singer has been embroiled in various controversies that have left fans shaking their heads.
Morgan rose to fame on the sixth season of The Voice and later signed a record deal with Big Loud, where he released hit albums such as I Know Me, Dangerous: The Double Album, and One Thing at a Time. However, his music career has been overshadowed by his run-ins with the law and public opinion.
One of the most recent incidents involved Morgan throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief’s Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. The act led to his arrest on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. This is just one of the many legal troubles Morgan has found himself in over the years.
In 2020, the country singer was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after being kicked out of Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse in Nashville. The charges were later dropped, but the incident added to Morgan’s growing list of legal issues.
Another controversial moment for Morgan came in 2021 when a video surfaced of him using a racial slur after a night out with friends. The incident led to his record label, Big Loud Records, suspending his contract, and radio stations pulling his music from rotation. Morgan issued a public apology and pledged to do better, but the damage had been done.
Most recently, Morgan canceled a concert in Oxford, Mississippi, at the last minute due to losing his voice. A concertgoer filed a lawsuit against the singer for breach of contract and negligence, adding yet another legal challenge to Morgan’s plate.
Despite the string of scandals and legal troubles, Morgan Wallen remains a popular figure in the country music world.
Fans have called for him to change his ways and take responsibility for his actions. It remains to be seen whether Morgan will heed their advice and turn over a new leaf in the future.
