"Elvis Was NOT Racist" Priscilla Presley Clears Up False Elvis Presley Claims 

Where does Elvis Presley rank all-time?

BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING

I'm Black and I like Elvis Presley music

This name calling when the person concerned is not around anymore to defend themselves is disgusting. So good that Priscilla was able to put the record straight.

MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI.

I'm Black and NEVER believed that he was racist. I can tell who is and isn't. We usually can.

Some of these questions were super intrusive but she handled it with such class and clarity ! She is an amazing woman

It really angers me that some people try to tarnish Elvis’s legacy and say such awful lies like him being a racist when he was just the opposite. I think it’s jealousy and envy of Elvises popularity at that time. Thanks god for Priscilla to set the record straight. She is such a lovely person i can see why she caught Elvis’s eye. She is truly special and very classy lady. I can see why Elvis tried to look for someone like her but just like him they are both one of a kind and nobody can match either one of them. I appreciate her honesty and humility still lovely as ever. God bless her and may she live a long life. 🙏

Of course Elvis was not racist. The film does a great job at addressing cultural appropriation and giving credit where credit's due whilst also showing that Elvis did what he could during the societal struggles of the time and I believe Priscilla recognizes that. I wish Piers would at least address that instead of continuously indulging in his own echo chamber and, with that, staying incredibly small-minded. If anything, Piers is really good at simplifying a really complicated and layered issue, essentially doing the same as what he accuses 'woke cancel culture' of. So what is he really contributing besides preaching to the choir and feeding his ego?

LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard

"It's almost like we're looking for something from everyone that we can somehow dispose them, in some way" straight facts

If anyone thinks that then they’re delusional. He was the exact opposite. They were his friends, his inspiration & he fought for them!!

Just judging by Elvis's body language and mannerisms from old video footage of him mingling with black people.....you can tell Elvis was not racist, and I grew up and endured racism in Hawaii in the 70s....and it was from the Asians, believe it or not.

Elvis was the best!! I were lucky to have known two ladies who knew Elvis personally. Sadly, one passed on. There's one left. She took a lot of pictures of Elvis, spent time with him and all the boys at his Palm Spings home, where he handed the Elvis golden TCB necklace .... he hanged it around her neck personally. She always was a good friend to Elvis. His female vocal back-up singers were all black woman. He listened to their voices and offered them a contract. He never saw the color of their skin. I'm glad the movie's premiere brought in more money than the new Top Gun and moved to #1 position.

I'm glad Priscilla that you and Lisa Marie really liked the movie! I have seen it 5 times so far ! Blessings to you and your family 🥰from Australia

Elvis thought that we would forget him! Not a chance. My children know who Elvis is. I took my 3 grandchildren to see the Elvis movie. They loved it. Elvis will always be remembered and loved!

It's not Elvis's fault that America was segregation, that america was prejudice, Elvis was banned for playing black music, black musicians thanked him for opening doors. I mean. What else do you want? He was raised in a black community. My family is asian, we live in a Latin American country and I act, sing, speak, like an hispanic. I was raised here, and love hispanic people and the music! Gospel, is an inspiration of european chours, everything that was ever made, is an inspiration of something else. Elvis is, and always be the best. I'm 26 and I will always love him.. Just because he's Elvis he's treated this way. He's almost godlike.

At 77 years old she’s still insanely beautiful.

She looks great for 77 years old

Elvis was the most humble, humanist popular entertainer in history.

When being from the South labels you as racist. In parts of Canada for instance, people are not used to seeing black people. Racism might be an issue there (I'm from Canada and have seen it). Segregation does exist in some US Southern states (and elsewhere in the US and Europe) but not all people in South are racist. Black Americans are part of the fabric of the United States and were there long before others came on board. Elvis grew up with them, sang with them and lived with them. I'm sure he could not envision the US without its Black population. When I compare Canada to the States I always feel that the US has its very own unique soul and both white and blacks are part of it and let's not forget Elvis did remind others that Black Americans were the source of his music. I just cannot envision the Unites States without its Black citizens. It would not be the same country. When Elvis says " Oh Dixieland, where I was born......." he is refering to the land that belongs to all Americans there, both white and black.

Anything I have ever heard about Elvis Presley has always been positive. He wasn’t racist. That is untrue. People who say these things didn’t know him. It’s ridiculous that Pricilla and Lisa and his grandchildren have to hear such unkind words about Elvis decades after he has been gone. He is still loved today 70 years after he started performing. No one can ever hold a candle to him.

Excellent comments by Priscilla!

Elvis was the King. Such a loss - God bless him

Love Elvis ❤️ if anyone tried to cancel him, the world would be in an uproar 💯

Priscilla was one who was responsible for those rumors. She only cared about the film being successful because she profit from it.

ELVIS IS STILL #1 TODAY: Elvis gave an astronomical 1,684 Concerts and over 6,000 Live Performances during his 24 year career, an astonishing and amazing achievement not surpassed by anyone else in the music business! And over 1.6 Billion Records sold Worldwide (international sales went largely unreported so no one truly knows how many more records he actually sold around the world - probably 2x that amount reported). The Highest Selling MUSICIAN in the History of Recorded Music. AND the Only Entertainer in the World that is a member of these 4 major Music Halls of Fame - Rock 'n Roll HOF, R&B HOF, Country HOF and Gospel HOF! His contributions to the blues and gospel and rockabilly often is misunderstood or undervalued. The most amazing stat to me that Elvis absolutely crushes is 114 Top 40 Hits on the Billboard charts. Noone comes ANYWHERE CLOSE. 114 were in the Top 40, 40 were in the top 10, and 18 went to number one BEFORE HE DIED. Today he's up to 34 Number 1 Hits. "Elvis: 30 #1 Hits" debuted in 2003. Its most recent certification, a 6× Platinum award, for US sales in excess of six million copies, was announced by the RIAA on March 8, 2018. England accounted for over 3 Million. The album helped Elvis to have the longest span of number one albums on the Billboard 200. The album remained on the chart for one hundred and twelve weeks. "Elvis created a new style all his own, and gave an injection to black music like no other artist had ever done." --- Legendary black entertainer Rufus Thomas.

She really loved him. She could have wrote about flaws or made things for a book but she stayed true to him.

Priscilla was very gracious about the film. Love endures forever.

Anyone that accused him of being a racist is or was just jealous

Priscilla is so soft spoken and kind. I think many women loved Elvis, that had to be difficult I'm sure!🙏

Wonderful interview! Elvis, to me, ranks #1 for all time, always loved, forever missed!

He definitely was not a racist. If he were, BB King, his cook and the Sweet Inspirations would have said so. They’ve had nothing but good things to say about him. I’m so happy I gave the movie and his music a chance, I’m a fan now.

Elvis was and will always be the greatest!

My daughter and I watched Fun in Alcapulco this morning and it was so special and sweet. Beautiful music and great movie 🌴 grew up watching Elvis.. but nice to share with next generation. God bless you Priscilla and your family.

The fact that we are still discussing him nearly half a century after his death answers that question. He was the most important musical force we have seen. John Lennon said, "Before Elvis there was nothing", and, "Without Elvis there would be no Beatles".

Love this woman. An icon on her own. I appreciate her honesty, she says it like it is.

I respect Priscilla for this! Keeping Elvis Presley's memorie alive. God bless and R.I.P Elvis Presley 🙏🏻🎶🎤❤️

Elvis once said, “Marriage and the Rock and Roll life don’t mix, man.”

Just let them try and cancel Elvis! I went to see the Elvis film yesterday and there were young people and small children in the cinema so his legacy lives on.

BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presley they were so close. JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)

Priscilla is stunning and honest. Does not seek the public eye. True to her heart. Lovely to see Priscilla out. Great job by Mr Morgan💕XoXo

Calling Elvis racist is equivalent of saying a dog is a cat! Far from it

I have watched every Interview Priscilla has ever done. This is the very best Piers asked her questions that no one else has ever asked. Thank you.

Elvis the greatest ever will be

The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, and dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close.

Priscilla is a class act. Bright and beautiful. Elvis was truly blessed to have this living angel in his life. I love ❤️ Priscilla!!

HERE ARE THE FACTS: The great legends of color in his era: BB King - Jackie Wilson - James Brown were there to witness Elvis‘ creativity. He was a one-of-a-kind super talent that grew up in the black community during the Great Depression and segregation in the deep South. Born in 1935 in a shack his father built (no electricity or plumbing). His twin brother died at birth. The Presleys were so poor that they buried his stillborn twin brother in a shoe box. So Elvis experienced the depths of poverty from the day he was literally born. He grew up playing with black friends on the streets and in black and white southern Baptist churches, in the poorest mixed and black neighborhoods in Tupelo. His support for the civil rights movement is not known by the greater population in America. The new Elvis 2022 movie is going to examine this part. This is why almost all black musicians from that era absolutely loved Elvis because he was able to take that Memphis sound all around the country and then the world. Little Richard credited Elvis Presley multiple times for opening up the door for black music and creating a path that he could travel and so he could make his mark. Clearly a terribly racist time Elvis put poverty and racial socialization on his platform. But he did it all through Music and his behind-the-scenes actions alone. He never got political I think that’s what actually made him so powerful and able to succeed. JOHN LEE HOOKER - "Elvis was a really good friend of mine.... He was the king." -- John Lee Hooker MUHAMMAD ALI - 'Elvis was my close personal friend. He had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know. We must understand, Elvis did lot for poor people, he cared for people, he had a good heart, he just wasn't a person who was great with talent, but he was great in spirit and with God in his heart. I wouldn't praise nobody if he don't deserve it, because I am the greatest of all time in boxing, in boxing. I said boxing ! But I'm telling you, I'm Black, I'm a Islamic, I'm 100% different from you. But I’ll tell the world Elvis was the greatest of all time. I'm a Muslim who's black who stands up for what he believes. I don't have to say what I don't feel, I'm not false, I don't have to say this. I have no Bosses. I'm free. He to me, is one of the greatest singers, actors and all round men of all time.” ~ "THE GREATEST" MUHAMMAD ALI. BB KING: 'Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism', The King of the Blues, B.B. King said in 2010. 'With Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know'. -- BB KING The "GODFATHER OF SOUL" JAMES BROWN: “I wasn’t just a fan, I was his brother. He said I was good and I said he was good; we never argued about that. Elvis was a hard worker, and dedicated, and God loved him … I love him and hope to see him in heaven. There will never be another like that Soul Brother”. During Elvis' private family wake, James was the LAST ONE TO LEAVE. 3 hours and 30 minutes later -- it took several of his security guards to help him out of the room. James was devastated -- James and Elvis sang Gospel together many a night to all hours of the morning at each others' homes. James Brown was considered family by the Presleys they were so close. JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.) RANDY JACKSON (of the Jackson 5): "Elvis used Rock and Roll music to bridge the gap between whites and minorities. He was a wonderful person." LITTLE RICHARD "He sung my Tootie Fruti & by him singing it, made it bigger & made ME bigger" And then he said: “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...”- Little Richard CISSY HOUSTON: "Elvis loved gospel music. He was raised on it. And he really did know what he was talking about. He was singing Gospel all the time - almost anything he did had that flavor. You can't get away from what your roots are." - Cissy Houston (The Sweet Inspirations co-founder & member & sang vocals for Elvis, also mother of Whitney Houston)

Oh no not the race card again and now Elvis R.I.P.

What a classy and down to earth lady.

This interview just made me love Elvis and the Presleys even more! If you know you know!

She is a beautiful, poised, grounded woman.

This makes me emotional and Elvis was a great guy

U can see it in her smile in her eyes and what she has been through I can't imagine what was for her to be the Love of The Greatest Musical Artist in history, Pricilla has done an incredible job preserving The King's Legacy, she's such an amazingly beautiful woman, thank u so much Pricilla for everything ❤

Elegant lady, top interview. Elvis, one of legends, very few, MJ, The Beatles, phenomenal.

Such a truly honest interview thank you Piers. Elvis was 1 of a kind...complete raw talent and such a kind hearted soul who adored his fans. Haters are not worth the time of day...they are just ignorant. ⚡️🎶🙏👑

Why would anyone even SUGGEST such a thing??!!??? Elvis lived in a time and place where he too suffered simply for NOT being racist. Elvis loved Jack and Bobby, and Dr. king.

I had a huge argument with a friend about elvis. In the end it was agreed that elvis, himself, was not racist. There are some who see his rise to fame as something that represents a white man being successful singing black music, while black musicians never made it big. Even those who did, didn’t reach that level of financial independence.

Elvis is the truly GOAT as a singer/ artist💕💕🐜🐝

Recommendation: Elvis and the Black Community. A great collaboration of interviews by legends and historic figures in the black community discussing Elvis. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xd1pXw1DmsA.html Recommendation: Elvis' close black childhood friend Sam Bell who sadly passed away shortly after this historic and beautifully personal interview: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LrFCyNMvZWk.html

Elvis would not take photos with blk.people if he was racist. He had blk.female singers. Not one white male had blk.singers in the 60s but Frank Sanatra

I am glad there are those close to him still around, especially Priscilla, to continue to put these rumors to rest. Elvis crossed music genres and broke racial barriers and found fans of every race. "He was the one and only Elvis Presley."

I have never really liked Priscilla. I think she is calculated, cold, and most definitely a woman whose had her eye on the money right from the start. Look at what she is doing now dragging her own granddaughter into court to challenge and contest her dead daughter's will. However there have been brief moments here and there when I watch and listen to her speak when my heart goes out to her .....and for the life of me I don't know why. Thank you for this interview I do love Piers Morgan.

Elvis is a legend

I'm Black American Grew up Hip Hop. My first Love is Rock n roll Music with ELVIS as the KING of it All. ELVIS the King, ARETHA the Queen, James Brown the God Father. God Bless America. Rest in peace Elvis Aretha and James.

The fact that anyone would think Elvis was racist is preposterous!! Like my mom said today after we saw the movie, “he was more black than white”.

JACKIE WILSON: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." --- JACKIE WILSON (Elvis quietly paid for Jackie's medical expenses until the day he passed away in 1977. Before Jackie's stage accident he would carry a small signed photo of Elvis in his pants pocket. Every day, bar none.)

Priscilla is one classy Lady 💚

It’s Now or Never is an amazing vocal performance.

Elvis brought magic to this troubled world ☘🌻☘

Elvis did a song dedicated to MLK. Nuff said

Great interview.. really enjoyed it.

Funny how the racist rumours only started after elvis had died. When the man can't even defend himself. Disgusting behaviour from jealous tools.

RIP Lisa Marie Presley. “This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.” - Nicolas Cage Actor John Travolta wrote that he’d miss his friend “I know I’ll see you again - My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley,” Actress Leah Remini said she was “heartbroken over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley,” adding “Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think. May she be at peace, resting with her son and father now,” she wrote on Twitter.

This movie was amazing... We've been twice in the cinema to watch it. Very sad story but at the same time so amazing... And the music... The soundtrack is just UNBELIEVABLE!!!

The movie does not portray Elvis as racist. He was a friend of the black community, well appreciated .

My daughter watched it with me uhd which is a fabulous picture. My daughter was glued !!! She couldn't get over the reaction of the ladies that were at the louisana hayride, when that 1st girl screamed, then others !! She watched it twice with me and again, glued. She did use to watch elvis movies with me. I wouldn't say she listem to his music but she loves the soundtrack. My Son understands his status and said Elvis was just so different and that he is important to music and always will be x

The reading books to her part got me on the heart for some reason. That sounded so sweet.

Judging by what I once read about Elvis, the bloke was about as ANTI-racist as they bloody well came, and he didn't stand for anyone else's racist remarks within his earshot either- (in fact, judging by what I read, he went bloody mad if anyone said anything racist in front of him!)

She’s still so beautiful

Elvis Presley was an icon and a good human being towards all races.

I agree with Priscilla about what's going on now. We have lost out freedom in so many things! Very frightening!

Can we stop the madness already? I'm not even conservative and even I can see that this nonsense is having far reaching detrimental consequences to the fabric of existence itself.

The greatest singer/entertainer of all time. Powerful vocals and range and he sings with emotion and from the heart. Love this man and his music.🇿🇦

Imagine being someone who's seen her husband, family and herself portrayed by different people in movies every decade for almost 50 years now.

Elvis was not racist!

I’m a millennial woc and this cancel culture thing is always so baffling to me, especially when it’s geared towards the past like that. I completely agree with Priscilla when she said that “it’s almost like we’re looking for something from everyone that we can somehow dispose of them in some way”…she’s absolutely spot on. It’s ridiculous and then the people who should be cancelled, aren’t. Anyway, Priscilla is such a tremendous lady, I have all the respect for her truly

Priscilla handled the awkward questions well.

Why are we still talking about this? Why did she get on tv, again, and say he was not racist? Of course he wasn’t.

No One Knew Elvis “Better Than Pricilla & Lisa-Marie All I Can Say Is As A Woman It Would Have Been Incredibly Hard To Watch Other Wiman Flock All Over Your Husband & People For Get At The End Of The Day They Were Husband & Wife”….Pricilla Most Likely Had More Private Time With Elvis Living Under A Seperate Roof, Than They Ever Did When They Lived Together Because Of People Always Being There 24 Hours A Day… Elvis Certainly Did Love & Adore Pricilla & As A Woman The Only Comfort She Could Have Is “He Always Came Home To Her & You Can See His Love For Her Was Unbelievably Real… To Hear Any One Even Attempt To Say “Elvis” Could Have Been Racist “Is Unbelievably Untrue He Grew Up Around That Culture & Had Many Dark Friends, He Spent A Great Deal Of Time To Try & Fight Racism Back In That Era…. It’s Upsetting Hearing That Anyone Would Try & Tarnish A Man “WHOM ONLY EVER WANTED EVERYONE TO BE TREATED EQUALY”…..

Love this interview, Piers. Good luck with the rest of your life, Priscilla.

Probably one of the most famous musicians in the wor3is an understatement, he is the most famous musician in the world!!!

I love Elvis. People of certain race hate him because they believe he stole songs from their people even though he didn't. Elvis is the KING.

No entertainer to date has done more than Elvis. You could go to a concert and he would give a $15k ring to an audience member randomly. In the 1950s he bought a house near Graceland for a guy in a wheelchair and had the house remodeled so that way the guy could move around in his wheelchair. No one ever talks about his generosity and kindness. He was more generous than any damn politician or clergyman.

Why do they keep talking about black vs elvis. He was just Elvis

Wow, beautiful interview... Priscilla is wonderful and Piers did a lovely job, I could listen to a podcast of them just talking.

Elvis Presley grew up in a majority Black community and was very religious with him attending Gospels at his local church for example, Elvis's 1968 comeback with his "If I can dream" was and still is his in my opinion his proudest moment as a tribute to a terrible year, (1968) for the USA in which Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, (home of Elvis Presley). Finally his backup singers of the late 60s and early 70s the Inspirations were Black singers who have over the years spoken positively about their time with Elvis Presley especially Sissy Whitney, Whitney Houston's mother.

Love Priscilla Presley!,great interview!Elvis loved black people and all races!,he was special and unique, when God made Elvis.....he was really really in a great mood!

all i want to know is how she reacted when she found out that elvis died😕

They did try and cancel Elvis, he literally joined the service to avoid charges for how he danced… Why are they acting like cancel culture is new?