Hailie Deegan apologizes to 'everyone who was offended' by her use of slur during Twitch stream

NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan apologized to “everyone who was offended by it” for saying the R-word during a Sunday night Twitch stream.Deegan — who was streaming for the first time on her Twitch channel — was broadcasting a virtual race that she was participating in. She was talking on her microphone over caution and used the slur to ask about a driver who was behind her.Earlier tonight I used an insensitive word during an online race being broadcast on twitch. It was inappropriate slang and a stupid thing to do. I apologize to everyone who was offended by it. There’s no excuse for it, and I know I have to do better for my sponsors and my fans.— Hailie Deegan (@HailieDeegan) January 11, 2021You can listen to Deegan’s use of the slur below (NSFW language):NASCAR said Monday afternoon that Deegan would have to go through sensitivity training ahead of the 2021 season.Ford — which signed Deegan to be part of its driver development program ahead of the 2020 season — issued a statement Monday morning about her slur.“We are aware of this inappropriate comment,” the automaker said via NBC Sports. “Hailie immediately acknowledged this mistake, has apologized and promised to…
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