D-Von Dudley is speaking out about the use of the n-word in hip-hop and the backlash that follows when fans repeat it. During the February 14, 2026 episode of the DukeLovesRasslin podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer addressed what he sees as a contradiction: artists including the n-word in song lyrics while condemning fans, particularly white fans, who sing it along word-for-word. Host Duke framed the issue directly, questioning how normalized the word has become in modern music: When did we get to the point in hip-hop where everything has to have the n-word in it? D-Von talked about how rap music evolved from a niche genre into a mainstream force with a diverse audience. He pointed to hip-hops commercial reach and referenced the N.W.A. biopic to show how controversy and sales often go hand in hand. From there, D-Von focused on audience behavior. He argued that when lyrics are released publicly and embraced by fans of all backgrounds, it becomes unrealistic to expect people not to sing along especially when theyre consuming the music as entertainment. D-Von also made clear that he sees this as partly generational. He admitted he doesnt personally relate to how the word is used today and described the entire debate as something he struggles to reconcile. For D-Von, the issue comes down to confusion. He isnt claiming to have all the answers hes simply saying the situation doesnt make sense to him. What do you think about D-Von Dudleys comments on this topic? Do you see his point, or do you think the conversation is more complex? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
