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Mo problems: Morgan Wallen’s biggest scandals including DUI and ‘chair toss’ arrest

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Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been making headlines since he burst onto the music scene in 2015. Known for hit albums such as I Know Me, Dangerous: The Double Album, and One Thing at a Time, the star has been embroiled in a series of scandals over the years.

In a recent incident, Morgan was arrested and charged with three felony counts after throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief’s Bar on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. This incident took place during the bar’s grand opening weekend, and the chair landed dangerously close to police officers below. Video footage captured the singer throwing the object over the roof, with bystanders noting that he appeared to be laughing afterward.

This is not the first time Morgan has found himself in trouble with the law. In 2020, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after being kicked out of a Nashville bar. In 2021, a video surfaced of the singer using a racial slur after a night of partying, leading to his contract with Big Loud Records being suspended.

Morgan’s legal troubles continued when he canceled a concert in Mississippi moments before it was set to begin, citing voice issues. This led to a lawsuit for breach of contract and negligence filed against him by a concertgoer.

The singer has faced backlash for his actions, with fans urging him to take responsibility and make changes in his behavior. As Morgan navigates through these controversies, it remains to be seen how he will address his past behavior and move forward in his career.

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