X-Pac didnt understand the damageuntil it was too late.
Mark Henry revealed during a conversation with Inside the Ropes that Sean X-Pac Waltman broke down in tears after discovering the cultural history behind the DX parody of the Nation of Domination. At the time, X-Pac had worn blackface in the segment, but according to Henry, he had no idea what he was participating in.
When Waltman was told it resembled a minstrel show, the weight of it hit hard. Henry took it upon himself to explain the dark history behind minstrel showshow they dehumanized Black people through exaggerated stereotypes after slavery. Waltmans reaction was immediate and emotional.
Despite the fallout, Henry made it clear he didnt believe Waltman was racistjust unaware.
Its a painful reminder that ignorance isnt always innocentand even well-intentioned performers can become part of something damaging when they dont understand the context.
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