Darius Rucker is speaking out. Ahead of his Country Music Association Awards co-hosting gig, the 54-year-old musician appeared on the "Color Me Country" podcast, where he opened up about his experiences with and feelings toward racism.
Per USA Today, the star said that when he was growing up in Charleston, S.C., it was his understanding that racism was just the way of the world -- but he's no longer willing to stand by. "I'm not going to compromise my life and career for someone's hatred," Rucker said.
The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman has been relatively vocal about racism in the United States in recent months, having shared an encouraging plea for change after the death of George Floyd.
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