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Darius Rucker first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. Since releasing his first country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including Platinum-certified “Learn to Live” and “True Believers.” He’s had ten No. 1 singles on country radio.
The family man made a shocking confession about the NSFW perks of being a famous singer. Keep reading for all the details.
Former Hootie & The Blowfish Frontman Sentenced For Drug Arrest
Darius Rucker was arrested in February 2024 on drug-related charges. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred in February 2023, during which Rucker was found in possession of 14 purple pills, a THC pen, and a small marijuana joint.
He was taken into custody and charged with two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of violation of the state’s registration law. This news came as a shock to fans and the music industry, as Rucker has built a reputation as a family-friendly artist.
Rucker later broke his silence about the arrest, calling it a “crazy thing.” The country singer appeared in court in June 2024 to face these charges. In September 2024, he was sentenced to probation for the 2023 drug charges after pleading no contest.
Darius Rucker Confesses Shocking NSFW Perk Of Fame
Darius Rucker has been in the music business since the 1980s when Hootie & the Blowfish formed. The rock group didn’t get famous until 1994 with their hit single, “Hold My Hand.” He kicked off a solo career in country music in 2008.
The singer has seen every aspect of fame in his decades of experience in the music industry. During an interview with Baton Rouge, Louisiana radio station 100.7 The Tiger, Darius Rucker made a shocking admission during a Q&A.
When asked if he ever hooked up with a fan, he said that he had. Furthermore, he added that any musician who says they haven’t is a liar. “Of course. If somebody says no, they’re lying,” he revealed.
@100.7thetiger @dariusrucker answering our burning questions!!!! #dariusrucker #fyp
The usually squeaky-clean country star’s revelation was a major surprise. It goes to show that even the most wholesome celebrities have a wild side. Fame clearly brings opportunities most of us can only dream of. While we don’t condone his actions, you can’t help but be shocked. This is definitely a side of Darius Rucker we’ve never seen before. It just goes to show, you never really know what goes on behind closed doors.