Darius Rucker Speaks Candidly About Racism And Country Music | TODAY All Day

[@LorraineCareyAuthor]

I simply adore this man. He has such talent and his energy is pure light and love.

[@valkleinhans1]

This was a FANTASTIC interview! I love how honest it is.

[@wickedeye00]

I got respect for this man being a brown skinned country fan myself. He fought in an arena to be the best in a genre that he loves for the music. They saw his talent incountry music the country world unanimously put him in the elites and legends of this style of music. racism is as strong as we make it to be... It's not hard for us to check ourselves and make sure we're living on the right side of history in all decisions we make each day. It was hard watching Darius tear up, given is amazing career and overcoming such challenges. Stay a legend sir!

[@dariusrucker1552]

Complimenting me this much mesmerized me, thank you so much for supporting my career... God bless you.

[@dariusrucker8794]

Thanks so much for the comments and support you’ve showed me towards my music , I’m so grateful and happy to check on you ! You can leave me a text on my mail : ([e-mail]) And let me know more about you❤️🇱🇷🎶🔊

[@FaithandLove89]

@@dariusrucker8794 you need to come to California 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kadonsie]

@@dariusrucker1552 guess where I heard your song this week? In a tiny Chinese grocery store in Cape Town South Africa (A bit like an African California), played by a young Zimbabwean man! We struck up a conversation and made friends accordingly #mutualintrest since my 1year-old daughter is your BIGGEST fan and falls asleep every day listening to either your or Chris Stapleton songs :)

[@sramoore0075187]

I enjoy quite a bit of Darius Rucker’s music. The irony was not lost on quite a few of my military friends. I am a black man that enjoys country music and big trucks. My experiences with racism do not mirror Mr. Rucker’s, but there is some resemblance for sure. The awkward looks and well-cloaked remarks are reminders that I am an outlier in terms of fandom. I’ll never forget hearing that I don’t look like what I sound like. This interview was interesting and a reminder that we are all Americans in a beautiful country. God bless.

[@kevinc8574]

Racism has no place in our society. Every human on the face of this earth needs to realize that the color of one’s skin has absolutely nothing to do with who they are. How each individual carries themselves and treats other humans determines who they are. Thank you Mr Rucker for standing up for what is right!!! Makes me love your music.

[@IndiesoulMusik]

Well said. Sounds so simple huh, but sadly racism is still a major problem in every day life. Humans are terrible.

[@BenjaminStJohn-en9nv]

The problem is that everyone is so focused on "Race" AKA Pigment. There is only one race. We are all the same. We need to get away from teaching the hateful practice of casting people into "Races" by color. Racism stops when we stop teaching "Race".

[@BabyPink911]

It is more than color you mean ethnicity cuz I share the same color as Indians natives islanders Mexicans middle easterns all that but we are different

[@Ellie-ko3pn]

The colour of one's skin has everything to do with their culture and their culture has everything to do with how they carry themselves that's where the problems arise

[@riderskater7248]

If only the world thought like you. It would be a better place. But to be honest the biggest problem with racism is America. America has a unique dangerous influence on racism. Other countries in the world also have racist people, but America has racism so bad that it can and do cause the death of innocent people of color.

[@starletd.1673]

Hearing this about racism and seeing his emotion breaks my heart. I just wasn’t raised to think anything other than we are all God’s children, created equally made in God’s image. It’s horrible that anyone is shunned or mistreated because of skin tone. Personally, a man’s character is what matters.

[@terrylawrence8362]

So beautifully spoken ... Darius Rucker has a beautiful heart and soul ✌️🙌👏🙏😊

[@marthamann7685]

I think Darius Rucker is a wonderful man in so many ways! So glad He is speaking out...must be difficult and courageous, especially being a South Carolinian. As Martin Luther King said " We Shall Overcome!" God bless you, Darius!

[@lucasmoratoaraujo8433]

As a brazilian, I must say this is one of the most eyeopening and moving interviews I ever saw. I first searched for the band Hootie... after seeing a south park episode, and when I discovered Darius was a Black man singing country music, I deeply felt He would have a unique perspective to teach us on life and racism. He is trully a legend. Stay strong, your cause is Just and you are not alone!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Have u ever been to Americana, Brazil?

[@matheusjesus5304]

​@@wildestcowboy2668você já esteve no fio de janeiro

[@SuperWill1959]

Respect this man for standing up for what he believe in , i myself have gone down that road my kids are of mixed race and i always be WHO you are . Stand for the things that are right , No matter what color your skin is.

[@carogame]

What a great talent and a great spokesman for the state of South Carolina!

[@dariusrucker8274]

I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

[@dariusrucker8794]

Thanks so much for the comments and support you’ve showed me towards my music , I’m so grateful and happy to check on you ! You can leave me a text on my mail : ([e-mail]) And let me know more about you❤️🇱🇷🎶🔊

[@wendykirby7345]

@@dariusrucker8274 Darius Rucker! I love your music, thank you for your love of music, your passion, and representing South Carolina with love & respect. I'm sending you my love from Gaffney, South Carolina. Keep being a beacon of light for this younger generation and other people who look up to you. I have to come check out your distillery soon.

[@CryMeARiver63]

​@@wendykirby7345 you do know that the Darius Rucker you commented too isn't actually Darius. That's an imposter.

[@jaymartin6099]

I've always loved and respected this man. And after this interview I love and respect him completely. Good for you Mr. Rucker.🙏🏽❤

[@alesiablack9298]

I only recently discovered his country music. I was exhausted one day after work, I'm a trauma therapist, and I was surfing you tube for something light and feel good. I happened on Wagon Wheel and I was struck. It felt so good and light. The video is so fun and light, yet tells a deeper story. I was filled with gratitude and listened to other songs. The music itself is beautiful and so well put together. When I heard this interview I was so touched. I'm grateful that he talked about race in light of everything happening. I'm white and just slowly beginning to realize the depth of racism in this country. I would like to say I'm sorry Darius that this has been part of your experience. Thank you for sharing your own pain and experiences. I wish you joy and peace for you and your family. Your music and your whole way of being brings joy to my life when I'm exhausted and losing hope. Thank you.

[@ryansusoev5272]

I kind of just tripped across this video and I haven't really listened to Darius Rucker's music before, but he seems like a really nice and charming guy. Just this interview makes me want to go check out his music.

[@ramcharge2704]

He's awesome!!! I love his music so good and genuine!

[@dariusrucker8274]

I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

[@lisabowden1679]

@@dariusrucker8274 who are u and why are u doing this? Go away

[@kendrabrown6345]

@@lisabowden1679 people are weirdos don't mind him

[@bushybrow7430]

listen to Wagon Wheel! That is my favorite song from him ❤️

[@jonathant4095]

This is a good man with a great heart.

[@jacquelinegervais6425]

great heart :)

[@sramoore0075187]

Amen 👍🏾

[@desmondharrison8610]

That was powerful nothing but RESPECT my brother

[@zorster]

I’ve been trying to wrap my head around why Mr Rucker went country, so I started looking for interviews and stories from him about it. Seeing this interview was so wonderful. I’m not a country fan for the most part, but I miss hearing his voice and wanted to try it out. It’s so good that he is doing what he does because we need his voice and his experience in the unlit corners of our world shining like they do! Thank you Darius Rucker for your talent and your heart.

[@beverlylong1333]

Always loved Darius Rucker. Can listen to him sing all day long and sometimes do. I'm Christian and I mean it. It's not just a name I call myself. You can't be racist and be Christian. God doesn't allow it. No racisn allowed in Heaven. If you say your Christian but are racist then get down on your knees and repent of that sin. Moses is the most important Jewish prophet. In the story Aaron (a prophet, high priest, and the elder brother of Moses) and Miriam (Moses elder sister, a prophetess ) harshly criticize Moses' marriage to a Cushite or Kushite woman after he returned to Egypt to set the children of Israel free. Cushites were of the ancestry of either Kush (a.k.a. Nubia) in northeast Africa, or Arabians. The general outline is clear: Miriam and Aaron were speaking against Moses “because of the Cushite woman he had married,” the Lord rebuked them and punished Miriam with leprosy, but in the end all the Israelites waited seven days, postponing the continuation of their journey until Miriam was readmitted into the camp. God is real. God's not racist and neither are his children. God says he will have his children, he will have his number. I believe it is so.

[@streetwise8707]

I appreciate this well prepared interview so much. The honesty, the pain, the vulnerability...... I’ve always appreciated Darius Rucker’s music....but this just made me a fan.

[@dariusrucker8274]

I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113

[@jaelredfern7381]

Hootie.

[@veronicathurman3557]

When I was a little girl my Grandpa used to sit at the kitchen table & play his guitar & listen to Country Music. I had peace & love around him, but then I grew up & got out into the real world. OMG what an eye opener to real life. We are black & love Country Music! You have to be YOU, love what you love & live your life. The struggles are real, but GOD’S GOT YOU! ❤️

[@amyreynolds3619]

❤😊🎉 I went to the same high school as Darius Rucker did in Charleston, South Carolina. He's an awesome guy and does great work for all of us and especially his hometown and state as well as our country.

[@DKScully5540]

All the years I’ve been a fan, i’ve never considered his colour. He’s such a nice man shame some ignorant fools have made life harder for him

[@alanbiggers426]

I have NEVER heard any person say anything racy about this guy.. never listen to his crap again

[@PB-rz8lz]

@@alanbiggers426 that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen…

[@yousocrazycurlystooge7640]

Just because you don't hear it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. C'mon, be realistic with your viewpoints.

[@SSWiditor]

@@GabrielWJensen It is as wrong to assume that it is common as it it is to assume it never happens. It is rare. That is enough. We can never stamp out racism, we can make it unacceptable in modern society.

[@sirisongbird]

OK right. That's one of the most offensive things a white person can say, "I don't see colour ".. 😶 What's wrong with you?

[@nyray08]

Came across this interview, although I'm not into country music, i respect and admire you mr rucker. Be blessed king

[@mammawildeforrest3846]

Dear Mr ruckus I can tell you have a good soul God bless you and your family

[@r10vw]

Darius Ive listened to you from the Hootie days. Man, I can say with out a doubt Ive never thought about your color. You're are right, we have a hatred issue. Ive been thought in a covert way my whole life to dislike any person of color. Ive never been able to accept it, and often find myself in difficult situation when its just white people "talking" in a room , and now one else is around. I stand with you.

[@sirisongbird]

@@JakeKoenig who started colonialism? Who started slavery? What's wrong with you?

[@billy-jadeachiu2296]

Mr Darius is a MAN that has utilized his GOD GIVEN TALENT to enhance peoples lives through MUSIC...HE IS A MUSIC MAN and I will ALWAYS LOVE HIS MUSIC and HIS COMMITMENT TO HIS VALUES AND MORALS!!!

[@sramoore0075187]

Amen👍🏾

[@AVG336]

Are we gonna ignore the fact that radio stations DIRECTLY told Darius they werent gonna play his music because he's black? But racism doesnt exist 🤦‍♀️

[@jeanfrancois8572]

we will ignore. This is 'Merica'

[@truecore2040]

Racists do exist but America isn’t a racist country! If it were Darius, Michael Jackson, prince, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, etc wouldn’t have been as successful! Think about it!

[@jeanfrancois8572]

@@truecore2040 Go back and watch history or read about it, that made those people you named possible to be known. It didn't just happen because of goodness of heart. It is good to know how it all came to be

[@AVG336]

@@truecore2040 That's an oversimplified viewpoint. But ok.

[@StonegaardForge]

They told Elvis the same thing.

[@guympsphilippe935]

Darius Rucker is an amazing singer with a big heart. I respect this man very much and listen to his music all the time. It won't be like this for long is one of my favorite and that song helped me get through my mother's death 4 months ago. It still hurts and I'm still listening to it until I'm completely healed. Thank you so much Darius Rucker may God watched over you and your family🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JTrip20]

He’s talking about Floyd and BLM. This didn’t age well at all. Have you not paid any attention to the truth that’s been out in the last year?

[@bsanders113]

As a person of color, it is very difficult to explain to someone exactly how devastating racism is on your psyche each and everyday. Especially growing up in the South. Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy

[@rdavis7729]

Harry Smith! So Great an interview. Darius, I'm a white guy who loves you and your work, and your outspokenness. Waiting for the world to be coffee-colered, so we can surpass this S%^t. Keep on, hero.

[@woodlandmumma9619]

The world sees now. It better be different. Keep on Rockin on.... Always my great man. Always. You're a strength the WORLD needs now. Thank you. Can't say that enough. Thank you!

[@dariusrucker1349]

Thanks 🙏 for your love and support you showed on me, it had been a wonderful years having fan like solidly behind me , this is my way of saying thank to you to the people who brought me this far. I hope yo you never stop listening to my music.. you are very beautiful and seems to be a nice person.. do you have a big heart ❤️? Are you a honest and caring woman feel free to drop a message here

[@deserteagle4616]

All the people commenting "I have never considered your skin color Darius" are entirely missing the point. Being colorblind is a luxury brown and black people don't have in America, and that's what Darius is pointing out.

[@sirisongbird]

The ONLY lucid comment I've read thus far..

[@ADP12345]

People who claim to not see color are racist. And a liar

[@ADP12345]

The fact that skin color is ALWAYS pointed out by woke lefties is pretty sad, but to say you dont see it is stupid. But then again people dont seem to mind if white people "identify" as black. Its people like you that always make race a thing. George floys was asking for it. He was a violent criminal regardless of race!!

[@stevenjohnson1878]

It's not about being colorblind - it's about recognizing that the color of a person's skin should not be a significant factor in a person's identity. When considering Darius Rucker, his identity as a musician is mostly based on the fact that he's a fantastically talented songwriter and singer - he just happens to have dark skin. It just doesn't matter all that much to reasonable people who appreciate good music.

[@briandavis4580]

@@sirisongbird Some people watch videos like this, but don't realize listen. If it doesn't apply to them personally, they should at least realize it's still a big issue for a lot of people out there. I've found out some things about people around me and lost a couple of friends. And some people may love Darius, their favorite celebrities, athletes, comedians, etc. and not consider skin color in those situations, but certainly do consider skin color in many other situations

[@christopherliston2371]

Two of everybody's favorite Dudes, Harry Smith and Darius Rucker...how cool is that!!! Big Respect.

[@dixiesmith5859]

This man is great interviewer. He needs to give classes to the main stream. Media world. I love Darius showing emotion .

[@DallasTechie]

Agree.

[@speedracer2336]

Total respect for him!

[@lisabowden1679]

Such a huge fan of darius Rucker ❤❤❤

[@dariusrucker1552]

Thankful for supporting & showing me love. I can’t thank you enough. God bless you.

[@dariusrucker8274]

I appreciate you for your love and support, sorry to ask you this and for me to follow you first , are you the one I met at Movie theater in Chicago, Illinois, after my show last year ? Cos I was just searching for my real fans and I came across to you here this is my private number text me+1(213) 523-2113...

[@lisabowden1679]

@@dariusrucker8274 no that wasn't me.. I wish!

[@dariusrucker8274]

@@lisabowden1679 text my number

[@rondapierce6215]

I just came across this one...thanks, Harry for asking the hard questions. Appreciate Darius being so transparent. I pray he continues to make his music and us fans keep coming out.

[@nana73carol46]

Darius, you are loved! Thank you for being real. Thanks for your music.

[@sramoore0075187]

Amen👍🏾

[@lindamueller3928]

You are such a good country singer. I liked your interview and there shouldn’t be racism. God made us all and he’s no respect of persons. Thank you for your music.

[@sramoore0075187]

Absolutely. 👍🏾🇺🇸

[@dariusrucker1349]

Hello pretty ❤️❤️❤️

[@curlyfemme1770]

@@dariusrucker1349 I’m 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@bcaye]

At nearly 58, as a white woman who has lived most of my life in the US Midwest, I have never used the n word. I won't go to the "I have alot of black friends", but Lionel (friend in kindergarten to high school) , Regina, Sharelle, George, Roger, Daniel, Sharon, Dominique, Joe, and especially Ronnell (my spirit animal), we are all the same.

[@bcaye]

@Darius Rucker, honey I would listen to you sing a list of laundry soap ingredients. Your voice is amazing. I am a respiratory therapist, so not exactly safe, but fully vaccinated and take all precautions.

[@bcaye]

@Darius Rucker, Well, I appreciate the response but I really do love your voice from way back to H&TBF first album, you are a top notch vocalist.

[@peggyedwards2161]

If I ever get the chance, I want to meet this man. I have so much respect for him. If I didn't know better he could be related to me. (smile) He, my father and brothers would pass for triplets. He has made me a fan of country music. Love him.

[@angitocco7377]

I love you Darius! Have been a huge fan since Monday Night Jams at The Windjammer in 1994-95

[@db2184]

Darius Rucker is a brave man, strong man and a good man in my book. It's never easy for any person to identify with a culture or music that is not typically associated with their race. They will deal with people from their own race rejecting them and some members of the majority race of a culture saying you don't belong. Yet if America will survive it will take people like Darius Rucker to take that brave leap to bridge the gaps between race and culture.

[@alleyzipzero1]

What a great interview ❤ I’m so glad I came across it. Really great

[@breezycovergirl]

Love your 🎵 music. Thank you. I have one daughter who is mixed Who grew up with white brothers. We moved into a wealthy area And she was bullied so bad. However she has risen above It and graduated from Penn State and played pro basketball 🏀 l appreciate this interview and Your honesty. Merci Beaucoup

[@vizio6017]

Beyoncé is experiencing racism in country music right now as we speak..smh

[@Benny53]

Much much respect to Darius Rucker, I love this guy, thank you for this interview.

[@jimmeymcgee2840]

As black man myself ALL LIVES MATTER .Picking a side just causes people to divide. Love your music Darius wish I knew you maybe I’ll meet you one day in Charleston sitting on your bench one day. Take care my friend.

[@bplotts1]

100% Correct

[@freshdope1234]

@@bplotts1 agreed so do black lifes, so by that virtue black lives matter glad you agree

[@lolodee3528]

Some like to pretend they don't know exactly what black lives matter means. Says more about those pretenders. Keep fakin' around. 🙄

[@jimmeymcgee2840]

@@lolodee3528 Bottom line It’s all racism if any race say it! An that’s the only thing it means & no faking here I don’t view people as a color and I’m not gonna start now. because where all humans.

[@batirtzeurkiaga1716]

This guy's still got it. I love the tone of his voice too. It's recognizable.💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@londonswe3002]

Much love for this guy!! And love his music!

[@londonswe3002]

❤

[@CaapriceTube1]

6:08 - Yes Darius. we all get that "14th letter Wake up call". I'm glad I got mine back in 2005, was just 16 yrs old. They always show you their true colours in the end!! Jesus is our only TRUE friend🙏✝

[@betsyrose9233]

Love Real people . Darius Rucker is so talented. God blessed him with a Awesome Voice❤ keep it moving Darius😎

[@dariusrucker127]

Thanks a million, Betsy! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

[@lisadiulio3753]

This is a man to be much respected for everything he has accomplished in his entire career. First basically kinda rock with Hootie then Country which I think he is best at and he has excelled at both. Hats off to you Darius no one any better than you!!

[@dariusrucker127]

Thanks a million, Lisa! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

[@marksdeliciousadventures506]

I remember back in the 70s thinking about what life might be like in 50 years, and wrongly assumed that we, as a society, would have progressed beyond issues like racism. It's pretty sad and depressing to realize that we have not really made that much progress. This is a great interview, and I love Darius Rucker.

[@robertlouisburns]

Because people keep storing the pot and using the race card.

[@donnatpuckett123]

What I think is weird is he’s made it big and I mean big in a majority if not 98% white fan base.. So that saying a lot about country music fans to me.

[@dariusrucker1349]

Hello pretty lady ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@23maggiemay23]

Darius Rucker has always been and will continue to be one of the most handsome men!!! I’ve always admired him for who he is and what he is, he’s a guy who sings good songs!!! 🙏💜😘

[@michaeldroege1898]

A wealth of talent! A national treasure. I hope he lives until he's 110.

[@kathrynscottfitzgerald-qr1bp]

@DariusRucker You are 💯 percent right because I grew up all around that too growing up in the South ⬇️

[@dariusrucker127]

Hello Kathryn! Thank you for being an amazing Comments like this are priceless, Thank you, it's nice meeting you here. Thanks for the love ❤️

[@miellestamatis2267]

i love this man beyond words

[@fionamoody1432]

I have so missed out on Darius. I first stumbled upon his music on the voice. I was bowled over. Love love love his voice. Amazing. 🙌🏾👏👏🎤🎸

[@rik4369]

Great interview and admire Darius for being honest and admitting societies " Elephant in the Room". Glad your speaking out and appreciate you way beyond your GREAT MUSIC. Semper Fi

[@celestialnubian]

What I like most about Darius is that he's not a fool. This is a smart man who knows what's up with the people around him and the world in general. This past decade has exposed some racist white people that were in my circle so I feel ya. Also, the Black Lives Matter bit was Michael Che not Jay Pharaoh.

[@kadonsie]

@DariusRucker #DariusRucker guess where I heard your song this week? In a tiny Chinese grocery store in Cape Town South Africa (A bit like an African California), played by a young Zimbabwean man! We struck up a conversation and made friends accordingly #mutualintrest since my 1year-old daughter is your BIGGEST fan and falls asleep every day listening to either your or Chris Stapleton songs :)

[@sirisongbird]

Understand! Whites CREATED RACISM & maintain it. To refer to Cape town as an African California is beyond offensive. The Black Africans don't want what you want, which is some lunatic utopian otherworld that'll NEVER exist. They want what is rightfully their God-given land.

[@kevio01]

One of the greatest entertainers still alive hands down. I have even more respect for him than I thought possible.

[@JTrip20]

I’m 33. I didn’t grow up paying attention to what race someone was. Everything was based on talent and personal relationships. I hear this mans voice. Not his skin. I miss those days. He’s great.

[@Kratosandoneeye]

What gets me is I never her someone say racism is not only black or white I was a white kid growing up in a black neighborhood and I had it just as bad as any black person why can they say it happens to everybody not just black ppl trust saying

[@ocampbell1954]

Racism is a systematic thing. Show me an example where white people have been systematic oppressed in America. There is a big difference between racism and prejudice. Racism is systematic oppression of a group of people. You can find pockets of prejudice and bigotry anywhere,

[@nataliewalters2759]

I agree that it does but white people are the majority in the country can have had more power in the country and have controlled how black live .Blacks have had more racism from slavery through Jim Crow and the civil right era. Blacks were lynched, spit on denied access to most spaces , had to drink from a dirty water fountain , gun down , harrassed , we weee told we were half human until the 1950s! So sorry blacks have endured a lot more than what you have experienced . Blacks from my dads generation have PTSD.

[@donnathompson3625]

❤ prayers. I know so many that loved Darius Rucker

[@stephaniejefferson6566]

POWERFUL interview. I’m speechless.

[@juanitafolsom1866]

Love your songs

[@dariusrucker127]

Thanks a million, Juanita! Your comment has truly made my day. It's an incredible feeling to know that my music is being enjoyed by people like you. Keep on jamming.

[@michaelbennett3400]

Darius, you can come by the house for a steak dinner when ever you want. No questions asked. Just say when so I can prepare if you ever want to. You can supervise, while I prepare so you be at ease. I love the emotion you put into your music.

[@greggates6394]

He is one of the best artist music and country music has Amazing voice,soul, love. That’s all music

[@hildavazque6335]

Love his music and after watching this video I love him more!

[@dariusrucker1349]

I just wanna use this special opportunity to say a big thanks for your wonderful support and prayers towards me . It's really a pleasure having you as a fan that cares . I am very grateful 🙏. Feel free to a message me

[@hildavazque6335]

@@dariusrucker1349 thank you 🙏 ☺️

[@dariusrucker1349]

@@hildavazque6335 where are you chatting from?

[@dariusrucker1349]

@@hildavazque6335 Are you there

[@dariusrucker1349]

@@hildavazque6335 I'm skeptical about my fan, can we chat better dear???

[@brandoncorley3142]

So proud Mr Rucker hails from SC!

[@brendaniebel1355]

I love his laugh.

[@jaelredfern7381]

There's one race of people. It's the human race.

[@lanclincunningham12]

Thanks Darius u choose ur children and there future over ur music.Plz plz don't stop singing.God bless

[@WBKimmons]

Big fan of this man

[@alma23soul]

I love you Darius! Great interview.

[@jakejordal5205]

Thank you so much Darius for sharing your thoughts on racism today. So many white people think we are a color blind society, but it is clear that there are lots of racist people among us. Love your music. Let us make it a better place to be, for everyone.

[@seanpearl8156]

The problem with this conversations like this is they are ONE-SIDED. The only speak to the sins of the White community, but not the sins of the Black community. If the sins of both communities were discussed together, it would be an improved conversation. Also, the BLM movement is a bad movement. It is not the MLK movement. They are extremely violent and this violence is excused or even encourage. For four months the BLM movement wreaked havoc on our communities.

[@achildsheart4658]

I think both BLMs are a joke. One is stealing money the other gives passes to cops that commit crimes. Just call out all the bs.

[@deannausernametaken]

To the interviewer: Stop only asking Black people if they’ve had the talk with their kids. White people need to have this talk with our kids too. Expect more from us to get more from us.

[@OakwiseBecoming]

Newsflash: sometimes cops make random stops. As a white woman I’ve been randomly stopped also. Not everything that happens to blacks people is because they’re black 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jeremytaylor9123]

You're right.. racism does NOT exist, and there has NEVER been a prevalence of racist policy enforcement.. NO such thing as a racist cop either. Those n-words just need to stop complaining 🙄

[@dennisbeaver5958]

What a great man! So empathetic and smart!

[@izzy1949]

My best friend at school was black and I lost other friends because ther parents didnt want them associating with me because my best friend was black....I'm 72 now...j was 13/14 then and not a lot has changed...its all so wrong...we are all gods children and we all bleed the same colour blood...its just shed for the wrong reasons

[@jamesarnold5100]

Agree with everything you said I this interview Darius… love your music and most importantly you as a good man who helps everybody if they need it would love to meet you some day brotha.

[@pschlosb]

That's a fantastic interview!! Very sad and unfortunate but kudos to a music legend for having the kohonis to speak the truth

[@bethslawson5091]

Spiritual love will make you free.

[@brendawallace8825]

Darius is such a wonderful handsome brown skin man I have much respect for him Thank you Darius like you say it is what it is Just keep what you are doing and keep smiling and singing You have a beautiful voice One day I hope to meet you

[@dariusrucker127]

Thank you so much, Brenda! Your kind words are like a warm hug and they make me feel so appreciated. Keep on listening and I'll keep on making music from the heart.

[@paulstrzykalski2596]

Just treat people the way you want to be treated. This should not be a problem today. Look we put a disabled guy in the White House.

[@sirisongbird]

He's married to a white woman Yes, I said it. Do we feel a way about it? Yes and I am NOT ALONE. In fact, I can see how & why a white man would be offended by his marriage to a white female. He says "the people around you", meaning whites. He can't even say whites. Say whatever you want, nature did not create black people in white countries. Slavery did. He is a part of the problem. YES, I SAID IT. Re: Dixie Chicks, EVERY music genres is biased. Everything is biased & everyone is offended by everything. It's always been that way. I say what people think but don't have the guts to say it out loud.

[@davidparsons1999]

Darius I followed you for many years from the blowfish to your solo album In country music and I never saw you as white or black I saw you as music As I do every artist. Anybody can do anything they set their mind to it as you did and you made it man not because you're black because you set your mind to it. It saddens me that you bring color into your interview. I am a small town boy that comes from nothing and I set my mind to something and I have done it regardless of color. Do you think because of your color it has restricted your success. I don't think You said yourself you're a rich black man . Sincerely you're a fan

[@billyalarie929]

“If you were to stop being friends with everybody you’re sure called somebody the N word in anger, you’d lose half your friends.” It might be worth it, you can get new friends.

[@kellyreece8081]

Love your music

[@arthurzettel6618]

It's not the skin color that defines who you are it is your character. I listen to Country music and as for me color means nothing it is how good the music sounds is what counts.

[@OakwiseBecoming]

White people have to be told how to act around traffic cops, too! This is so utterly pathetic 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@craigthomas5212]

GOD bless your I enjoy your show in Oklahoma last year I going to try to come you in Vegas in October my favorite Entertainer

[@nbkkash9451]

So the last sentence said a lot to me, where he said he saw someone doing something and he immediately judged them instead of having a conversation and getting to know them… this is the exact problem with society. Immediate judgement of people. I think a lot of the things that were and still are being portrayed in the media have extremely profound d impacts on the mental health of people, causing them not to see the narcissism they then commit

[@RO49569]

All that tells you is that, the person judging you is a narcissist

[@brendaniebel1355]

I'm white, I'd marry him, just cause of his kindness, and humbleness. Plus, he said he's old school.

[@hughmann9568]

This man is so good he will make it in any genre period. Yes country isn't very racial diverse but Charlie Pride especially showed us that it's a genre for everyone. I thought it was also a little weird considing how many black people are and have been in the south. (Which is where country music thrives. )

[@debbiegreen2414]

Love you, Darius. You are awesome.

[@taylormoye7098]

I’ve loved his music since hootie and back then he took flack for singing rock/alternative and being black and that was I. San Francisco 🤦🏽‍♀️ being black and always loving country, I flipped out with happiness when he transitioned to country. I’m glad he can speak his truth so eloquently now. Like he said he’s amassed enough that if they stop supporting him he’s ok. And his music is apolitical, and has nothing to do with his social advocacy.

[@dariusrucker127]

Hello Taylor! How are you doing? Thanks for your love, support and for being an amazing fan! ❤️ It's nice meeting you here.

[@valeriedurr4438]

Look so good dear Darius

[@dariusrucker1349]

Thanks 🙏 for your love and support you showed on me, it had been a wonderful years having fan like solidly behind me , this is my way of saying thank to you to the people who brought me this far. I hope yo you never stop listening to my music.. you are very beautiful and seems to be a nice person.. do you have a big heart ❤️? Are you a honest and caring woman feel free to drop a message here