*Hulk Hogan‘s Real American Beer responded to accusations that he fired a TikToker as a brand ambassador after realizing she was Black.
We reported earlier that TikTok user Essence Jenai shared her experience with the WWE star in multiple posts on July 6th. As The Jasmine Brand reports, she revealed that she was hired through a booking agency as a brand ambassador for Hogan’s new beer. Her one-week contract included appearances at various promotional events. However, after her first in-person meeting with Hogan, she was fired.
Hogan’s beer brand released a statement following her accusations, Vibe reports.
“We are deeply troubled by the false rumor circulating on social media that a brand ambassador hired by a third-party marketing agency was terminated by Hulk Hogan for racial reasons,” read the statement from a brand spokesperson.
“Real American Beer simply terminated its short-term relationship with the third-party marketing agency. Hulk Hogan was not involved in that decision, and race was not a factor,” the statement continued. “We are in communication with the agency in an attempt to clear the misunderstanding and incorrect information, and believe that this false statement will be withdrawn.”
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@essencejenai @Hulk Hogan thanks for making it clear that you don’t work with BLACK brand ambassadors. #fypage #hulkhogan #brandambassador ♬ Shake Dat Ass (Twerk Song) – BossMan Dlow
Jenai shared videos of herself posing with Hulk Hogan, 70, and creating content for Real American Beer. But he allegedly terminated her contract after meeting her in person and realizing she was a Black woman. Jenai claims she was replaced with a White woman.
“POV: Hulk Hogan paid you to be a brand ambassador and canceled your contract the next day because he realized you were a BLACK brand ambassador,” she posted.
In a separate post, Essence Jenai shared a text exchange, presumably with the person who booked her, which read: “Essence, you didn’t do anything wrong at all. In fact, I’m sure you did great. But this client wants us to cancel the rest of the events this week. I’m really sorry!”
Essence suggested she was not given a truthful explanation as she shared images she claims were taken “the next day,” showing Hogan continuing the campaign with White women ambassadors.
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