On "Piers Morgan Uncensored", she discussed her late ex- husband's legacy.
Elvis was not prejudiced in any way.
She said that he loved being around black people.
On Tuesday, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley appeared on "Piers Morgan Uncensored".
The 77-year-old businesswoman said that Elvis was not prejudiced in any way and that he was not racist.
He hasn't been a racist. She stated that Elvis had friends from all over. He was a big fan of their music." He loved the way they dressed. He was a big fan of Black musicians.
Fats Domino and Sammy Davis Jr. would always come into the dressing room when Elvis was performing in Las Vegas.
She said that he loved being around black people.
"Elvis" is a new movie starring Austin butler as the so-called "King of Rock and Roll" and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla. The famous couple got married in 1967. They were both 31 years old. Their marriage ended in 1972 because of infidelity.
Elvis' legacy has come under scrutiny due to a wider understanding of cultural appropriation.
Luhrmann shows how Elvis became a star. Several of Elvis' early hits were covered by Black artists, such as "That's All Right."
The original song "Vegas" was created by Doja Cat and she decided to honor the original version of "Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton.
Elvis has been criticized before. Quincy Jones wouldn't work with him in 2020.
Jones said that he was a racist mother.
In 1994, Ray Charles was critical of Elvis during an interview with NBC.
Is it possible to say that Elvis is the king? Charles spoke. He was playing music for us. I don't know what to get excited about.
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