Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport is facing intense backlash from social media users for what many see as his dismissing Hulk Hogan‘s controversial past, which includes a racist rant and claims of infidelity from his ex-wife, Linda Hogan.

Michael Rapaport Dismisses Hulk Hogan’s Controversial Past, Including His Racist Rant, In A New Video

In a new video, Rapaport, 55, addressed the “disrespect” he claims to have seen online about Hogan since his death in late July 2025.

“That’s what we’re not going to do,” he said, adding, “We’re not going to be disrespecting Hulk Hogan.”

As Rapaport continued, the podcast host said he remained unbothered by Hogan’s “controversy outside of the ring.”

“I don’t care about his endorsing [Donald] Trump, I don’t care about the stuff that was controversial, we’re not going to be disrespecting the man with the 18-inch pythons,” he added.

“Forget you as an adult, sicko,” Rapaport continued. “Think about the kids.”

Hulk Hogan Used Racist Language During A Previous Conversation

Although Rapaport didn’t specify which of Hogan’s past controversies he was dismissing, many users assumed he was referring to the infamous 2007 racist rant in which Hogan expressed disappointment with his daughter, Brooke Hogan, for dating a Black man, admitting, “I guess we’re all a little racist.”

In the transcript, which was confirmed and published by several sources, Hogan was also quoted saying, “I mean, I’d rather if she was going to f-ck some n-gger, I’d rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n-gger worth a hundred million dollars!”

Shortly after, the WWE cut ties with Hogan, declaring in a statement that its company was “committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds.”

Social Media Users Rip Rapaport Over Unwavering Support For Hogan

On Instagram, Rapaport began facing criticism over his words almost immediately.

“One thing a white man gone do is defend another white man,” someone wrote. “So this ain’t surprising.”