FULL PART TWO: Our Thoughts on Gina Rodriguez Singing the N-Word

Real fam, what are your thoughts?

[@jessy123852]

If I can sing a song with my mom in the room and not say a single swear word, you can stop yourself from saying the n word.

[@rebeccalove2065]

Cheese Apple exactlyyy

[@QaheemJehan]

EXACTLY✌🏾

[@Fulani_Gal78]

Facts sis!!!👏👏👏

[@misskris117]

That part! 💯👏🏾

[@heklapilar200]

FACTZZZZZ

[@JovianEmpress]

"If we can learn pronouns, then we can learn not to say the N word." Love it.

[@victorstewart6993]

That part!

[@irenebellettini3103]

Where is it?

[@chewnotchwe3384]

Irene Bellettini 1:10

[@GigiMurakami]

WORDDDDDD

[@Multiversetraveler93]

You don't need to come for another community to lift your own...

[@simplytrinabean]

i feel like Loni and Amanda are speaking from two different generations

[@kwesonabrams2906]

Fr

[@laylay7179]

Yeah

[@LaDiiNaya90]

Agreed

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I'm in Loni's generation (a little older than her). But I agree with Amanda. Problem is, Loni was so stuck on herself that she refused to HEAR Amanda. That came through clear, which then pissed off Amanda even more that Loni was flat out dismissing her without genuinely hearing her point.

[@rickyo7061]

@@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 that's not true. They were disagreeing with each other

[@MrUnattainable]

Loni literally made Amanda’s entire point at the end and didn’t even realize it 😂

[@MBCrusin]

Right!!!!!😂

[@chrivzy7084]

Exactly

[@shivairas6717]

Right! Her comments be confusing me sometimes

[@Tay-cg1pt]

She didn’t. Her point was that the word shouldn’t be used. Jewish people made MJ take out the slur whereas these rappers will not do it, even though it would benefit the black community. Loni is saying they should take it out. Amanda is saying no.

[@rubymunoz218]

Tay because most rappers are black. Mj wasn’t Jewish so he doesn’t have the right to use those slurs.

[@THEGREEDYCOUPLE]

First time I've seen someone challenge Loni since Tamar Braxton days lol

[@BigbossBonita]

FACTS she bring the REAL to the real. Without Amanda this show is Shallow

[@NanaNaima1]

@@BigbossBonita I would like Amanda if she wasn't colorist

[@sofiarodriguez6768]

@@NanaNaima1 I feel that on such a deep level. Her comments and actions in the past have been past questionable. Hopefully she's grown and proves it on this show!

[@allieeeekatt]

right , i dont like loni .. she not woke at all

[@versatilevlogger9332]

Have a feeling this is why she is now an official cohost now! Loni finna go back to her place... y’all know she wasn’t like this when Tamar was there

[@michiahnaylor7476]

This has been the most heated debate on the show 😂

[@JudgeDredd_]

True and the facts are ain’t nobody trippin off of what homegrl said.

[@yandhi_6382]

@@JudgeDredd_ I hurd she's anti black or doesn't associate herself with her black woman and that's a problem

[@JudgeDredd_]

YTM_ Facade I’m literally looking across the room from several white coworkers who hate my black ass but I don’t care if they wanna rap some lyrics especially if it’s the Fugees Hahahaha. Ain’t nobody trippin. Its people out here trying to get money and eat tonight in these streets

[@umaroof3708]

Omg totally agree!!!

[@stephaniesantiago7490]

@@yandhi_6382 whether her stupid ass wants to admit she black or not she is 😂 and shes ignorant you want to say the word but dont want to admit that u have black in you. Just stupid

[@BlkOnyx0508]

I Agree with Lonnie 110%. Its derogatory. Period.

[@mcmandy086]

What I don't understand is, how come that woman says that when rappers use it, they are "sharing their story" if rap songs tend to be obsene and violent (not all of them). I don't think that when a rapper raps about being horny and uses the N word, he is "sharing" the history that comes with the N word. What he/she is doing is cashing in and willingly and knowingly recording these lines for the entire world to consume.

[@asiamnow6832]

same

[@cynthiap.2573]

mcmandy086 BECAUSE THE RAPPER IS BLACK AND HE CAN. that is his right. black people took the slur and made it their own. no one else can say it or should want to. it’s not that hard to understand.

[@schojdfjf6495]

@Mr. Beans it’s sorta like making lemons into lemonade and taking that word back from the people that used it to oppress them

[@livinlife8280]

I actually agree with Loni

[@JV9644]

I disagree with Amanda here. Majority of rappers and artists these days throw that word around in songs talking about women, money, sex, drugs. So how is she going to say that they’re using the word because they’re “telling their story and black experience”... last time I checked that word had nothing to do with women, money, sex, or drugs. I agree with Loni, throw the whole word away.

[@Fernanda-qh2uq]

100% agree

[@Fernanda-qh2uq]

@@allthingsauz so if the word is used in a song about degrading women and doing drugs, it's okay to be used, when it was also used back then right before a black person was lynched?

[@Fernanda-qh2uq]

@@allthingsauz I still just find it ironic that the word can be picked and chose when it is derogatory or not with the past story it has.

[@allthingsauz]

Fernanda Vazquez because the meaning has changed over time unless it’s “er”. It’s used in our community for greetings and in friendly manners unless we’re joking around. It’s not offensive between us. That’s not picking and choosing because we don’t say it to put each other down.

[@bobsmith5441]

If you're making music and releasing it to the general public and you use the N word, you cannot be insulted if someone sings the words of the song that you wrote back to you. Ridiculous.

[@kaaay40]

🗣 “If we could learn pronouns, we could learn not to say the n word!” 🗣👏🏾

[@billyg3254]

She went awfff

[@xbeautyofmakeup]

she was speakin facts

[@jahawalgern8273]

Billy G periodddtttt

[@carter_cam5532]

HUNGRYFoodie you obviously did not HEAR what she was saying... Thank u, next

[@theacademyofsivasamoa]

The difference is transwomen don't go around calling themselves HE and then expecting you NOT to. There's a difference. Y'all tried it.

[@Blackmixdwitblack]

Everyone looks afraid of loni but Amanda wasn’t having it

[@Asylashai]

tbh😂 the point is Amanda was bold enough to argue with Loni and no one else is ever. I think that’s what you’re saying in ur comment 💀

[@heklapilar200]

worldoftrowa she was not. black people can say whatever they want. white people are selfish n can’t pause for a second for a song ?!? that’s bullshit. it’s a word that nonblack people shouldnt be saying and that’s on that. if nonblack people have a problem with it then they shouldn’t be listening to music with that word.

[@laurelfelipe]

I'm good on not saying that word, I'm with Loni though because I really don't like that word but I see what you all are saying about just don't listen. Is it worth it to continue to separate "races" like that though? You can be proud and powerful amoung non black people without creating a sort of black only, for lack of a better word, club of sorts. Before you say I don't understand and judge me for it she clearly said it wasn't for non black people to understand. It is just my opinion. It doesn't matter what people group you come from I love everyone and support everyone to my best ability.

[@Facelessentertainmentlg]

ACTUALLY, I DID NOT SEE ANY FEAR AND AMANDA DID NOT PHASE ME. #LONIISRIGHT

[@tealusional4494]

Amanda and Jeanie and Adrienne are obviously very smart. Some people think the more they talk, the smarter they are when they're just talking in circles trying to confuse you while in their minds they search for trigger words like "Michael Jackson". It's like writing an essay with bullshit words but verbally with no research. Loni is a comedian?, so I wonder if she's ever used it in her comedy to express herself, I'll have to youtube deep dive & If so, that would make this conversation pretty hypocritical. Its like Loni considers herself the voice of blackness on the panel but she's pretty ignorant. She's not my spokesperson. She presents confidence but it just isn't genuine. I guess she's trying to prove a point but it's not sharp enough 💁🏽

[@DeborahWalkerXOXO]

I'm with Loni. We just don't NEED to "own" that word. It shouldn't be erased from books etc of the past, but it shouldn't be something that our elders hear from our mouths. Not when they mostly heard it as an attack.

[@BIGIMAMA2002]

That's is 💯

[@ronnie6696]

girl racist ppl gonna use that word regardless whether its in a song or not

[@villanelle1411]

@@ronnie6696 so how are we "taking something back" if that's the case?

[@Goldenxbih]

Bullshit.

[@Goldenxbih]

Ronnie EXACTLY

[@joelsotelo2437]

I feel like loni was trying to say you gotta be the change you if you wanna see a change. like change up the lyrics from that to something else so it doesn’t give anyone a chance to be saying it “accidentally”. idk I fr feel tho i don’t use the word nor do i like it but i feel like i side with loni hard coreee

[@jasonxavier2030]

Joel sotelo you’re cute

[@YourLittleBluebird]

That is a different conversation though, one which non-black people like Gina Rodriguez play NO part in. People who are not black cannot say the word. Period.

[@user-es1lm1lm7q]

@@jasonxavier2030 😏

[@Fueunachimba]

But that doesn't make any sense though because we're not trying to prevent black people from saying it, we're trying to prevent people who aren't black from saying it. We're not trying to ban the word altogether

[@natalieh8023]

Same

[@littlejoe9381]

Not ALL Black, African American, or people of color use the “n” word among themselves. This word may be considered a cultural thing to some Black people, but not ALL of them use it.

[@4knewt505]

not I, said the cat.

[@noni706]

Exactly up to them though

[@Amber_Aviva]

Little Joe I agree with you bc elderly people might be triggered by it

[@CoCo-js7ff]

I'm black I don't like anyone black, white or purple calling me that. I don't like the term whether it's with an a or er. But to each its own.

[@yahainHotPink]

Exactly!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I hate that word!!

[@lexdavis99]

Somebody said “ Loni Got A White Man and Don’t Know How To Act “ 🥴 I’m Weak 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@Davidvr723]

when was did lmao

[@toodiecolormebadd8021]

Where is the lie 🤣🤣

[@user-dl9lq4ez9x]

Lex Davis who she is having sex with has nothing to do with it 👀

[@kimberlythomas8964]

😂😂😂😩

[@Imokayluv]

Loni can state her opinion on the use of this word without getting told that she doesn't know how to act. I'm so sick of people attacking Loni for no reason and I'm tired of people attacking those who have a differing opinion than the majority.

[@aishariel9924]

Amanda is a very smart individual, but I can’t stand her. We just have completely different views. I agree with Loni 💯. Even Oprah said Black ppl should not use it amongst themselves to diminish the use of the word in pop culture. Why do Black ppl want to say it so much if it’s so offensive? And why is it not ok for a non-black person to discuss about race? If Black ppl want inclusivity, it starts with open conversation.

[@teameta7823]

I totally agree. Either don't use the word at all, or expect all people to say it, even though it's wrong.

[@HairByPierre]

Amanda explained why..... she said black ppl use it to take the derogatory word from the oppressor and use it to express their black experience/turn it into empowerment. So why would we be okay with someone who is not black using it? It’s our empowerment not theirs. Personally I don’t like the word, the word to me = ignorant. But as a black persons I understand the cultural meaning she’s expressing

[@TheDemisemismiles]

HairByPierre my question is....why would you want to use that word? Imagine (if you believe) after death you meet your ancestors and are like “my n****a” or “whats up n****a”. Imagine how disgusted and disappointed they would be? This word was used during beatings, lynchings etc.... I just don’t understand why you continue to say it?

[@montana8779]

Aish, the reason why black people say the word has nothing to do with anybody else, besides blacks, and it does not need to be explained. It is okay for a non-black person to discuss race, just not the black race. This is simply because a non-black person has not lived the black experience. Therefore, they cannot speak on the struggles or the experiences of black people. The black experience is wayyyyy more layered than what a non-black person can observe. Not understand, but observe. If a non-black person understood blacks, they’d also know the origin of the word and would be sensitive to it. And therefore, choose not to use it. I can never understand why non-black races would choose to say one word that could potentially offend someone else. Also, black people are PASSED inclusivity, what we want is equality, which is a difference. Now it seems that non-black people want to be inclusive with blacks, but they are still not invited to say that word.. And lastly, the black community has disowned Oprah, so her opinion on blackness doesn’t even matter. I hope this helps❤️

[@HairByPierre]

TheDemisemismiles reread my whole statement.

[@jackieburns2001]

Loni you were absolutely correct. The word was never meant in the fashion it is used today and too many people are comfortable with it. THat's a problem.!

[@Keyeradraws]

PERIOD

[@milahgoode]

Loni Love is not here for it lol. She wouldn’t back down. I respect her for that, and I share the same option. Please stop saying the N word. It’s a slur. Not a term of endearment

[@OrangeMilkBlossom]

E.X.A.C.T.L.Y. I wish no one would use the word. End of.

[@jarvarisgreene70]

She is dating a white man..what you expect?

[@breh2001]

if its a slur to u then don't use it. but its a term of endearment for other black people and i don't think we should just erase that.

[@jarvarisgreene70]

@@christylouis2611 yes it does..she always dismiss black issues.

[@clementine8397]

jarvaris greene this is the first white man she’s dated.

[@nijerikagreen8033]

I feel like Jeannie had the most common sense answer to this whole situation. We’re all humans and, for the most part, capable of using our brains so why is it so hard for someone to just not say a word???

[@brumtownmiller6130]

nijerika green why is it so hard not to say it for black folk! Loni was tight, no other race uses racial slurs as a term of endearment!

[@ABIIIIisVICKY]

Brumtown Milla we dont all use it sir, so dont even generalise on that count, why do you feel so entitled to say it 🤢

[@jesussaves4634]

100% what Jeannie said! I dont listen to secular music at all any more, but when I did or when I was singing along I never said the word because it just felt wrong and I didn't feel OK with using it even though it was part of the song.

[@jeremiahtray5621]

You're the reason why I say common sense is dead. Common sense is not using the word at all. Rapper, black, white etc. Just don't use the word. If it's in the song people are going to go with it. That's common sense.

[@jeremiahtray5621]

@@jesussaves4634 But why put it in the song? That's stupid.

[@Tay-cg1pt]

I feel like only the young ones on this board are having trouble understanding the validity and soundness of Loni’s perspective. This generation is so watered down.

[@Raquel-rg8eq]

Im latina i switch the word to “brotha , sista “

[@deej3162]

I just don’t understand why non black people wanna say the word so bad

[@wavethewolf8576]

Because they think they're all about that life.

[@CharliEdwards]

I don’t understand why black people wanna say it so bad.

[@Jehu_Adonai]

They hate feeling excluded

[@xafahxafah1476]

cuz they wanna b black and act like their black to b part of the pop culture wave is all. to non blacks it sum cool to say.

[@stellamanurung519]

the same with why rapper use bitch and hoe on their lyrics? and then sell a millions albums

[@aka1r]

loni said “carry the 1” 😂😂

[@jeminkim5146]

what does that mean

[@NickyM_0]

Yes, what does it mean????

[@sonatashinome4672]

I’ve only heard African people use it 😂😂 She’s basically saying you can do whatever with it but...

[@jhonathanpitty6157]

Im with Lonnie, they want to put it in all the records and in jokes and movies. If you don’t want others to repeat it , don’t put it out there of the world to use it !

[@Sonicxis4ever]

Exactly

[@brendanb7729]

Thank you!

[@Princetonlove34]

No! Just don't say the f*cking word, it's not that hard

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

A lot of blacks are against it but Artist and Producers okay it in music and movies

[@kavaniawilson860]

Exactly

[@biancastorm6570]

100% agree with Lonnie on this one!!!! Stop using it period. I do believe it's too far gone now in the rap industry- But record companies can change this moving forward "if they cared".

[@amayagrinstead4553]

ummm no. thanks bianca

[@adelesmith7068]

Love these types of debates where there's a difference in opinion, both Loni and Amanda giving strong points and showing passion then when it's all said and done, they agree to disagree then move.

[@tinotendacharmaine]

@nicole chinwamafuku come here

[@LailahLynnTV]

I grew up using that word but I had to let it go. It’s not worth defending.

[@shanda01114]

Lailah, Lailah, Lailah, tells it all. Nice to see you here! 😁

[@adoll6173]

Lailah Lynn shut up

[@chosenone3527]

@@adoll6173 You shut up

[@CreativelyKia]

Lailah Lynn yeah I just think there more important things to worry about. Like Gina in my opinion shouldn’t be canceled because ppl love to choose when and if that offends them. Atleast she’s Latina if she was white it def would not have been okay for me lol

[@dianaj2110]

@@CreativelyKia The issue is Gina distance her self from the black community previously and said she does not consider herself black. So if she made it a point to clarify she doesn't identify as black, she needs to make it a point not to say the n word.

[@antoinethegemini4268]

"If we can learn pronouns we can learn not to say the N-Word" --Amanda Seals: Thank you, always wanna make accommodations for EVERYONE except black ppl.

[@rosesmiles2384]

No one else makes music with their derogatory terms in it except black people. Shouldn’t be using it at all because the original meaning isn’t even the same anymore in the songs and white people don’t get it

[@somebody13324]

I agree with Loni, imagine in like 20 years or something when new young generations comes along and they hear the word they’re not gonna think that it’s bad and can only be said by a specific group of people. It just needs to go away

[@marianaya5824]

It does not need to go away. Black people need to stay in touch with our history and the lessons we learned in the past and also understand our artist's use of the word. Again, non-black people who say the words WANT to say the word.

[@vanfran9857]

“ if we can learn pronouns then we can not say the n-word” woah

[@brittanymoore984]

van fran that part

[@alexram7957]

Ain’t nobody gonna use pronouns but the mentally ill

[@Yude_000]

this!

[@sarahbond689]

Why we learning pronouns

[@GuerreroDelInfo]

What's a pronoun?

[@rachel28denise]

I'm black and I can't stand that word with a passion.

[@ziarrahshabazz9443]

rachel28denise Same here 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@NickyM_0]

The same! It is beyond me the resistence by some Black American in fighting to use the N word. In their minds it makes complete sense.

[@kailyn7895]

Agreed

[@kovuBug]

I don't typically use the word, but I completely understand the people who do. It's just understanding that the word means something completely different depending on who says it. It means "black brother" among black folks bc we are all a family, a community who was oppressed together and still face with the aftermath together. It's not inferior among each other, it's empowering by uniting us. Therefore, it's just wrong when someone outside of that community uses it.

[@Dem0nD0ll]

Chips That’s being a hypocrite.

[@emmyabreu9564]

I completely agree with Loni 🙌🏽 Amanda is totally wrong for being so close minded and thinking her perspective is the only one that counts

[@annemhembere1601]

Emmy Abreu, I totally agree with you. Amanda thinks she is the most educated one amongst all them.

[@dianamelissa6100]

Yeah totally agreed with you

[@Peter-hz5nk]

100th like :)

[@ajatattyana3205]

Disagree

[@vaniacastillo2465]

I'm with you, Loni.

[@NerdyBird99]

Rule of thumb: Don’t say the word if you have the privilege of NOT having to deal with the day-to-day systematic racism and micro aggressions that come along with it.

[@Dem0nD0ll]

Miss Divine The victim mentality doesn’t look good on you 🤣🤣

[@HairByPierre]

Fok Julie the oppressive mentality don’t look good on you boo

[@ImJustShayeB]

Say that sis

[@mcbuckets813]

So why do mixed people say it ? Mixed people don’t see the same type of racism and discrimination that dark skinned people do cause they’re so damn attractive. Being good looking leads to a lot of privilege unfortunately. I mean Amanda and Adriana damn near look like sister yet one can use it and the other can’t ?

[@Goldenxbih]

Mr Mime mixed people are the best looking people on the planet? Lmao I’m not going to read any further.

[@NeckyMinaj]

Just like Adrienne said... If you have to second quess yourself about using a certain word.. That should tell you right there that maybe you shouldn't say it. #commonsenseppl✨

[@NeckyMinaj]

Common sense ain't to common

[@vlo4829]

But why are you second guessing yourself? Is it because you're "racist" or because some hypocritical idiot might be around faking outrage?

[@elyrose4090]

💯💯💯

[@brumtownmiller6130]

Common sense word not to use that word at all! NO OTHER RACE USES SLURS AS A TERM OF ENDEARMENT! We deadass dumb as other races think we are!

[@theordinarylifeofadreamer]

here's my question though, if the word is an offensive word that insults the black man, why do they still have to keep calling themselves that same word that brings back so many historical bad memories?

[@victoriasmith2965]

Sweater Girl I don't understand that either. They love calling eachother the same word that was super derogatory in the past.

[@Mychelupis]

Exactly

[@sofrshsocln4]

Same reason a group of females/gay males calling themselves bitch wouldn't be having a straight dude join in. They're not part of the group, not part of the culture

[@sailorhamlett]

It’s called reclaiming a word and taking the power back from the oppressor.

[@Sonicxis4ever]

I’m black and I never use the N word. It’s derogatory. Just because we’re using it in a different way in modern days doesn’t mean the true meaning isn’t behind it. I’m also gay and could never use the F word to describe myself or another gay person. I was bullied all throughout high school and now if I hear that word all I hear is hatred

[@Autumn_Blessings]

If I can memorize every kendrick lamar song and never say the n word in my life then you can skip over it too

[@blakesmith4109]

Right but this debate isn’t about what you can do, it’s about what you should do. Who has the permission to say the word? Who should be and who shouldn’t be saying the word?

[@Autumn_Blessings]

@@blakesmith4109 not me

[@blakesmith4109]

@@Autumn_Blessings I feel the same way for myself too, and like you said you learn songs without saying it, I would add on I do not sing songs containing such language out loud in public loud spaces either (club/party/bar etc) because people see your lips moving and assume you’re singing all parts of the song.

[@blakesmith4109]

@@Autumn_Blessings also would you mind sharing why you choose not say it?

[@Autumn_Blessings]

@@blakesmith4109 I can only control myself not how others perceive me. I don't say it because I don't want to hurt anybody and i understand the history behind it. It's not my word. Not everything is meant for you and that's okay.

[@daniellesanders9677]

Jeannie Mai should not understand more than Loni.

[@staffordduncan2821]

U said it right because Jenny gave the best answer in my opinion

[@winleel]

Absolutely sis!! Jeannie is ALWAYS so insightful. She’s open in a way that Loni never is.

[@kennethdavis1766]

Also Jeannie is with a black man so she understands and has educated herself with our experience. Kudos to her for that.

[@tashboog]

Danielle Sanders for fact 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tashboog]

Telisha3 Claiborne damn this was ON POINT.. well said 👏🏾

[@paballomodisane3159]

Why do we have to cut the videos into million parts though🤔

[@mmconceicao]

WHYYYYY... @thereal... Just do longer videos

[@ariela.1752]

Views 😂

[@MRFLAPPYTREE]

People still making money off the n word lol.

[@jade9919]

Cuz they were cussing

[@roxana4136]

So they can be trending ...which they are

[@kamirinc]

Did they even share their thoughts about Gina saying it tho lol Amanda was the only one reminding them “this specific issue”

[@brinaechanel4236]

Right , I Miss Her On The Show

[@Keyeradraws]

I agree with Loni. The girl to her right, I see what she means but I just don’t agree with her at all. Thank god she quit.

[@schojdfjf6495]

😂😂😂

[@courtskirk4881]

“If we can learn pronouns, and people can learn not to say the n-word” and I oop-

[@glove3694]

Did she lie tho

[@youtubeuseri57]

Courtskirk plenty of people don’t say pronouns though

[@thr3385]

Bitches could barely learn pronouns

[@katiem4539]

THIS PART!!!!!!!! EXACTLY. If we can call Bruce Jenner SHE, then dude. You can skip the N word in a song out of respect for a culture of people.

[@mia8009]

Case closed right there!!!

[@ranaewill1885]

When I was a kid, I was able to sing rap songs, not daring to slip out a cuss word in front of my mom or by myself. If you don’t say it on the regular, it’s extremely hard to just let it “slip out”. It’s so simple to just not say it.

[@JoJo-op5xy]

She’s a Latina from nyc she had a pass to say it. She probably grow up with that word. The problem was all the previous stuff she said before was anti black.

[@ranaewill1885]

HowE Lee yea I understand that, I’m just saying for other cases. I should have made that clear.

[@MH-et4bo]

HowE Lee there is no universal past

[@NickyM_0]

That's you and not everybody thinks, operates or is as disciplined as you. If it wasn't in the song, especially with the negative feelings about the N word, people wouldn't be able to sing aong with what was said. If you don't want your children/teenager/relatives to see/use/talk about your adult toys, you don't leave them lying around the house.Even though it is your house and you pay the mortgage. Period.

[@NickyM_0]

@@JoJo-op5xy 100% FACT. Where is the outrage for Cardi B making a living using the N word??? People made a stink about her using roaches but NOT the N word. If Gina was a rapper, would she get a pass? Irrespective of whether she was Black or not.

[@ms.moniquebrown6754]

NOBODY should be saying the N Word. PERIOD! I thought Amanda had more sense than that. Loni was 100% RIGHT. Signed: A Black Woman.

[@janeenkuffler83]

I’m with Loni on this one. Never felt empowered by this word and never will. I feel we are hurting the Black community more than uplifting by this word that was never made to uplift us but target us and belittle us. We should be questioning this word more than anything Period.

[@angelesfatima2605]

Okay everyone was talking at the same time during this segment and it annoyed me lol.

[@free2rhyme29100]

I was looking for this comment cause I knew it couldn’t be the only one lol

[@fayepatrice1672]

And Loni was the biggest culprit

[@Jerbrousky]

Loni wasn’t the biggest culprit at all Amanda was talking over the whole cast the whole topic.. this topic was a mess! Wish it could’ve been better discussed. Amanda got WAY to in her feelings.

[@noors7754]

Graffiti Girl amanda spoke facts and was confident!

[@w.iroses]

Noor Selim nah she’s ignorant loni should have been allowed to talk more she was spitting facts.

[@reshmasomething]

Some people would refuse to say Voldemort's name but wanna say the N word 😑😑

[@rebeccalove2065]

Reshma Something facts 😂😂

[@mercedestaylor790]

Lmao

[@Hebisan]

Lol🤣

[@allyouget4960]

Is that the guy from Harry Potter?

[@1DerwinsWife]

Lmfaooooooo

[@jolivar9141]

Honestly nothing was addressed... Amanda got all mad as Loni was trying to make a point and that’s how it ended.

[@zaria1758]

julissa Olivares bc loni was wrong. loni be the loudest one and be so wrong. lonis point was invalid at the end bc she contradicted herself

[@MissNila051486]

Everyone forgot about when J-Lo used it when Ja wrote her a song.

[@bw1190]

MrsNila0514. She was told to say not by her own admission.

[@belladonna5904]

She's Puerto Rican and grew up in black neighborhoods.

[@kmallory99]

NOPE. We didn't forget.

[@MissNila051486]

@@belladonna5904 she still got heat for it

[@sarajay7631]

I agree with loni, nobody should be using the n word. It’s an awful word and the real meaning can’t be changed.

[@ShelbieMua]

But it already has been changed by us who changed it ourselves. To tell someone of that ancestry not to use a powerfully positive term is not okay. If any other race chose to take an offensive slur and make it a word of endearment, who are you or anyone else to say it's not okay to use?

[@feasted2941]

Chelle B YOUR the one saying that, LOL.

[@ShelbieMua]

@@feasted2941 You're not making much sense to me. What do you mean?

[@xoxo9479]

if we can learn pronouns then we can learn not to use it !!!! PERIODTT

[@caaa825]

Loni looked she was ready to throw Amanda off the stage lol you can read it all over her face

[@oreovega4ever]

I'm really loving the real lately like seriously!!🤪🤪😝

[@jhaisuhmone8323]

I’m black and I personally don’t use the word.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

@@agathejoseph845 um it's Africa Americans. Not black.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

Jhai Suhmone what word?

[@patriciacolors7178]

No it is Black American or A.D.O.S.African American is an African immigrant to the U.S.A. Not people who have been here for 400 years.

[@jhaisuhmone8323]

Alexander Brown the N word

[@jhaisuhmone8323]

Agathe Joseph SAME!

[@supreemcourt9181]

This debate is forever. The thing about debates is there’s NEVER a final answer for it, it’s jus people sharing perspectives...

[@santanaoutlaw]

The final answer is, & has always been, don’t say it if you’re not back.

[@Aylaa382]

Supreem Court well common sense says if you ain’t black don’t say it unless you want problems 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@supreemcourt9181]

@Ericka Chapman theres people that are mixed with black, but dont look black, that will feel entitled to say it and they'll debate u

[@angel-ti7nd]

there shouldn’t be a debate. if u not black DONT SAY IT wtf is that hard part?

[@supreemcourt9181]

@@angel-ti7ndwell this show has a whole segment on it

[@VONiiE8]

I don’t understand why ppl can’t understand that it’s inappropriate for nonblack ppl to say the word. Just like it’s inappropriate for kid to curse, it’s inappropriate for non black ppl to say it. The concept isn’t hard.

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

I like how Amanda ruffles our brains, she makes you take many aspects into account. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@leahmay1506]

“If we can learn to say pronouns, we can learn not to say the N word.” On period 💯💯

[@emanipettiford868]

Naw

[@hottea9546]

Yeah now I wish a lot of black people were so adamant about Actually being respectful to use the proper pronouns as much as they want people to stop using the N word.

[@leahmay1506]

GutterPunk I agree!! But the point is that people can learn... hopefully one day we’re all on the same page.

[@leahmay1506]

@O what does what mean?

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

but ain't nobody saying pronouns lol. We don't even like being called cis!(I agree with it).

[@jazzmayne6]

Amanda needs to stay on there, I live how she was opposed to Loni lol like finally someone speaks up and I completely side with Amanda! I am Mexican and I know I have no business using that word.

[@LalaMiyagi]

jazzmayne6 facts

[@mitchellmanicone190]

@B3llet Truth no

[@victoriadykes8311]

jazzmayne6 point is the N Word still holds the same meaning rather it ends With an A or Er.... Not a term of endearment it’s offensive. Amanda is ignorant and can’t handle the opinions of other people when it comes to ones that don’t match up to hers... I have a feeling she won’t be on there very long

[@sweetrisse]

I so agree. She is not afraid to speak up

[@nhoyte6955]

Preach

[@keishaeller6714]

Loni showed who she is every time. I hope she learns that no Black person can ever tap dance hard enough to appease racists.

[@Fusemoree]

Period!!

[@katel3259]

The same people who say “people of a minority race can’t be racist” are the same people saying “Gina isn’t black so she can’t sing the N word”... so hypocritical. I don’t say that word, and don’t want to say that word, but that pisses me off how hypocritical people can be with issues like this

[@Jay22B]

Kate L Gina made sure to distance herself from any African heritage she may have so people just following suit.

[@johnanderson3899]

"People outside that culture don't have to understand it" But you get mad when they don't understand and mad when they use it? You cannot have your cake and eat it too. You cannot keep repeating and over-using it in pop-culture and expect to control so many people from using it. In an ideal world you will be able to have your cake and eat it, but it's not based on reality. Your idealism is taking over your rationality. The Jews don't use their slur to your extreme, so it's a false comparison when they wish to censor it for others.

[@amrhm6481]

Kind of agree with Loni , if artists stop using the word so much , people would use it less

[@BodyMindfulRelaxation]

Yes I'm with Loni, stop using the word point blank. We can't fight racism if words like this still exist where only a certain group can say it. It still creates segregation. We are one race, the human race!

[@nessawithsmiles]

Amr Hm People have brains... don’t use the word it isn’t mean for you. Do you do everything songs say?

[@endlesschapters9185]

It is way too late for that. Way too many passes given. Even if they stopped using it in songs The usage of that word would still continue in everyday life just as much as before

[@blackenvy983]

Loni sounds like she's okay with cultural appropriation smh

[@missmack2328]

So i guess rap was really popular on the plantation

[@eseosaosawe4212]

Jeannie made the most sense to me👌🏼

[@momom4548]

2.52 this is the kind of mentality that's creating more division.

[@garnetalex6561]

Yessssz loni omg I finally agree lol I luv u

[@yonwabasive6269]

"If you're unsure about using the word, DONT USE IT"

[@servingtea8483]

Yonwaba Sive exactly

[@luciusleft-foot2386]

How are you going to enforce that in other people's communities tho

[@olivianwaokocha5955]

@@luciusleft-foot2386 by calling people out. Its not fair if non POC are still using it against black people but want to claim it in a song. Can't have both

[@Iberny3]

Liv Non POC? You mean someone who is not BLACK? Are you scared of the word black?

[@luciusleft-foot2386]

@@olivianwaokocha5955 and what happens when people stop caring? Because there is a thing called activism fatigue. All anyone ever has to do is get more people to say it to drown out the people who don't want you to say it. Why even bother with it. This is a losing battle and it's been lost since you could sell the word via rap. People paying for music don't want to be told they can't sing a specific word. So rappers are going to acquiesce to the majority that support them than the minority that they are, because that's how capitalism works.

[@jonnystaydizzy]

LONI Said “A, ER, Carry the 1” 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣.

[@AngelHxze]

Jonathan Piper II 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Goldenxbih]

I don’t get it

[@Morotay]

いきすちそ to Loni it doesn’t matter how ppl reconfigure the word Bc the base of the word is still there and it’s wrong in her opinion to use any variation of the word.

[@iLeona296]

That was her comedian coming out 😂😂😂

[@lonewolfislit]

I saw this right when she said it 🤣

[@aimeem.h5909]

I remember sitting in the living room one night and my dad had a couple of friends over they were playing dominoes. They hadn't seen this one friend for a while he had been away on work to another country. At one point when they were laughing and joking, someone used the N word towards him, and he just sort of smiled and said, "man dont call me that no more" I remembered everyone thinking "wtf" I'm 30 now and can now completely get why he said it.

[@Jazzle06]

All I know is that I’m Mexican, grew up in Oakland, and I do not use that word and it’s also not my business, or any other community’s business, how the Black community decides to use it.

[@pj4941]

Latinos been using it California

[@bapper78ross28]

With Loni's logic those singing along with a song will also feel comfortable calling you one when the situation presents itself. A pass will be used freely and without limitations.

[@ryanp4396]

Her point is that the word should not be used anywhere along the spectrum of skin color. That is not to disregard or dismiss the Black experience, which is an issue that direly needs to and should be addressed by all and any party, but to strengthen and further dignify the BIGGER PICTURE OF EQUALITY and essentially live it with dignity. Saying the word should not be used at all does not cancel out the fact that the Black community is and has been treated disproportionately or negate the importance of having these needed conversations about Black rights.

[@TomikaKelly]

@@ryanp4396 My goodness, you are superfluous. 🙄 No one should steal, so I do my part by not stealing. Gina Rodriguez should've done her part but because she didn't, here we are.

[@ryanp4396]

@@TomikaKelly I'm not defending the actions of the person in this isolated incident... I'm speaking to Loni's point and round out this conversation to address the bigger picture here. It's called having a nuanced perspective. If being open to different ideas is superfluous, then so be it-I'd rather be THAT than shallow-minded and closed off to having a productive conversation, which you clearly aren't interested in having judging from your flippant use of emoji and 'end-of-story' tone.

[@jdinthehouse3070]

This discussion got heated... ☕️

[@FitFoxxyMama]

The n word usually does

[@unknownunknown4029]

I don't like Amanda at all. I happen to agree with her on this point, but I still don't like her and wish they would stop having her at the table. She isn't bringing a different or new view...she is just there. BYE!

[@mimia.4810]

Free Not really.

[@jdinthehouse3070]

unknown unknown I know, I usually like her but I feel like in these recent segments she just comes across as a know it all speaking above the other ladies, like girl take it down a couple notches lol

[@nasharar6946]

" if you are unsure if you should be using the word, don't use it at all "

[@Karicoproductionz]

I grew up saying the n-word and I know of many Hispanics that did so as well, not in a racist way but to each other talking. But like Adrienne said if its going to leave a crack open for me to look like a racist I dont want to say it! I dont need to say it!

[@makeupobsessedmommy_]

Kari Guevara I’m so glad you changed your mind. Very mature and most people wouldn’t change much respect !

[@ImariAlayah]

But SOME gay men call each other the “F” word but when somebody who isn’t gay says it, it’s rude and derogatory... so saying the “N” word if you’re not black is the same thing. Don’t say it if you’re not in that group.. PERIOD Please don’t miss the key word SOME.. The bigger issue is that the woman in the video specifically recorded herself saying the N word in the song AND has a past of doing/saying some weird things when it pertains to the Black community. So a lot of Black people are going to side eye her and be upset. Please don’t say we shouldn’t say it if that’s something that SOME Blacks choose to do... I don’t think we should reclaim this derogatory word but WE ALL do and say many things a lot of people think we shouldn’t. Thank you, have a blessed day.

[@IAmVisionXo]

Imari Alayah period

[@xdonotenterx]

Tbh tho im a Latino who lives in NY and my whole life I literally thought it was ok for me to say it 😭 my black friends would say it to me I would say it to my black friends I would say it to my Latino friends I would say it to pretty much all my friends regardless of race and use it in daily convos and like wise for them. There was a point in my life where I had to train myself not to use it but it slips out sometimes cause it’s so imbedded in me lol

[@moisepicard3417]

+Imari Alayah. So, why would you want another black person to call you The N Word? You make no sense.

[@ImariAlayah]

Moise Picard I never said I would be called that but I say it. The point is don’t say it if you’re not Black... goodbye

[@denisfl04]

Imari Alayah I’m sorry I’m gay and I have never said the “F” word to another person or been called one. Some people use it jokingly but we don’t use it regularly like black people. The most people using the “F” word are straight people because homophobia is still a problem in America just like racism. My friends have told me that I can say the “N” word but I just don’t feel like I have the right to say it either.

[@miickeyzreal]

Very interesting discussion, I’m Latino so that word ain’t for me, I understand what it represents but it’s the first time I see black women have very different opinions on it.

[@Awomanontheinternet]

I mean, why wouldn't they have different opinions? Black folks are not a monolith

[@al3xx3991]

Same as a Latino male I don’t use it but it slips sometimes when I’m singing along. Growing up nobody black cares that I said it but once I got educated on it I stopped using it altogether.

[@SupernaturalLove100]

A woman on the internet that part.

[@RicanPrincess888]

Baby Latino ain’t a race, is a culture. And pretty much nosostros somos de todo, blancos, negros y nativos. Ellos no entienden eso,

[@miickeyzreal]

A woman on the internet I agree but usually I see most people have the same opinion. “Don’t say the word if you are not black.” So so ser other opinions, I was surprised, not going to lie. I’m mostly afraid of this conversation.

[@cambamfam8165]

I totally agree that any non-black person should not be using the n word in their day to day speech or in conversations but I do believe if a non black person is enjoying a song w/ the n word in it and singing along to enjoy themselves there is no reason they shouldn’t be able to sing along and that they should just have to sit in silence or pause every time it comes a long , that is where I draw the line on certain examples of political correctness like I wouldn’t like it if someone told me I couldn’t sing a long to my favorite song just because something pertaining to something similar as this situation that idea just pisses me off.

[@latoyalabine4084]

It is not hard to sing along and skip a word in a song

[@MsRiquelB]

Loni proved the point at the end .. he’s not Jewish he shouldn’t have used it Gina Rodriguez is not black she can’t use the N word it’s that simple

[@sharonray3588]

Riquel Binion EXACTLY

[@malh8932]

Riquel Binion exactly

[@candycandy-xo9ff]

Riquel Binion Yes

[@christopherwilson868]

Riquel Binion Except Jewish people weren’t mad about him not being Jewish and using word, they were mad because they don’t support the word being used by anyone even themselves because it’s degrading. Do you see the difference there?

[@yamiirocks]

No.. you missed the point. Jewish people made sure he didn't use that word, because they deemed it offensive and were successful in taking down that song. She is saying black people should do the same

[@kenya_bravo]

I agree with loni 100% I understand that the word is hurtful but again people take what others put out. We need to be more aware in general.

[@NickyM_0]

Totally agree with Loni. 100%. We need to take responsibility for what WE put out there. We are selling music to the World with the word 'N----r' in every sentence but irrationally telling the world hey don't repeat what we said in the song because it degrades us and is a racial slur! Whaaaaat?!

[@funkylilmouse]

Exactly. People in the comment section are saying she's whitewashed but they forget that as an engineer she's a very rational person, this is simply how she processes information. And I have to agree with her. We can't dismiss logic on this topic just because of cultural patterns... is saying the N-word necessary? No. Does it elevate Black people? No. So we can just get rid of it altogether.

[@NickyM_0]

@@funkylilmouse Absolutely.

[@CJ-dg3bm]

To a certain degree I do agree as far as some things in the black community should be strictly kitchen table talk. But even sayong that, there is no excuse for someone to use that word and then turn around and act surprised if it has offended someone ...how assinine.

[@NickyM_0]

@@CJ-dg3bm I think we are so selective in our outrage. We had no problem with people singing along to songs that black artists filled with racial slurs yesterday but we're outraged today! That is why people are surprised we are offended.

[@summervili547]

Just get rid of the word, stop using it in music, end of story. If it’s such a sensitive and hurtful word it shouldn’t be used anywhere by anyone. Definitely with Loni on this one!

[@SoulReaperReisha]

Just don’t use the damn word, it doesn’t even make sense

[@DePiagetfan]

Of course, they made Michael remove the lyric BECAUSE HE WASN'T JEWISH. You just proved Amanda's point, Loni.

[@draculacastle8510]

Not really

[@AdelaideAnn]

If he was Jewish, it would've been okay?

[@Ionic_edge]

DePiagetfan I think she meant if a non black person said the N word in a song, black people wouldn’t say anything to him or they wouldn’t care

[@joannasaadati8810]

But Jewish people don't profit from that word either, they take it seriously when it's used.

[@fabul1c1ous]

@@joannasaadati8810 THANK YOU !

[@andersoncameron771]

I like this topic. It’s real. all of those women up there are intelligent and expressed themselves wonderfully

[@Idontknowimjusthere]

Chance Porter 💯

[@jackulinanton9245]

Tamera contributed nothing to the convo... she asking questions to clarify for white ppl like she couldn’t answer those questions herseld

[@rtmusicvideos431]

Except they were all talking over each other!

[@maliksomers19]

I get what Loni is saying and coming from; but I agree with Amanda 100%

[@Jordishness]

Jeannie’s a fuqin QUEEN.

[@ImAlwaysAshley]

With Amanda on this one. If 12-year-old can censor themselves to not curse when wrapping lyrics in front of your parents, 32-year-old you can censor yourself to not use the n-word even if it's in a song. I feel like Amanda actually is standing up for what she believes is something that belongs to a particular part of her/our culture and other cultures (as well as those within it who may not agree) don't have the right to tell someone how to maneuver through their own culture. Just disagree and keep it pushin'.

[@jessicag0695]

Completely agree! That’s what I always think of. A lot of children and adults will purposely not curse in their parents’ presence because their parents would see it as a form of disrespect. So non-black people should do the same, but you know why they wouldn’t? Because they do not truly respect black people.

[@stuffstuffer643]

I don’t like the word at all. I personally think there is no use for the word. But if anyone can say it, it is black people ONLY.

[@lulakeepingithonest9614]

_ImAlwaysAshley but then again those 12 yr olds say it when they alone or with friends just saying

[@jasonr4486]

@@lulakeepingithonest9614 right. That's like saying you can say the n word as long as it's not around black people

[@pham4796]

Yes! I'm all for calling each other derogatory names 👏 what a great and happy society with all this name calling! You must be proud of yourself 😉 way to go Ashley !

[@bsweetie2010]

Loni has away of backing out of supporting topics where other races need to be held accountable. If no one ever said it again the people will still say it in there home. The issue is that people are not held accountable for their actions and that some things that are meant for others may not be meant for them.

[@lindsaylindsay4884]

brittney brown I think she most likely would have had a problem if she had said it in a different context. But in general there’s no reason for ANYONE to say it it’s not a term of endearment on positive in anyway. And it’s mostly African Americans who day it so much. I’m from England and we (black people) don’t say it here

[@marilynb6698]

I’m glad you noticed too.

[@dgrare100]

I noticed that too. But you know she has a white BF, so she's comprimised anyway. Happens all the time, when Black people get in relationships with other races of people, they don't go all that hard for other Black people, or the Black race.

[@luvrule537]

I don't like her she became stuck up

[@LiseGood]

Right!!!!!

[@TheBestdancer01]

Me personally if the word is NOT being used in a negative way towards me or anybody else, I don’t care if it’s being said no matter your race. Because at the end of the day I know who TF I AM. Period... and that word is not it. So I will have fun with my Black, Hispanic, Jewish, Native American, White, Asian, and Indian friends singing 🎤 any and every song I want.

[@CarmaDee]

Loni made the most sense. She spoke facts not feelings.

[@hallhilla9341]

She literally just turned her point around at the end and agreed with what Amanda was saying while not even realizing it.

[@piscesbxtch7016]

“Just because it’s a lyric doesn’t mean you have to sing it” 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Twenty5KDiamond]

Just because it's a word doesn't mean you have to use it or put it in your records!

[@deeh8064]

Twenty5KDiamond shut up

[@rossboss5072]

I'm 41y/o so I grew up in a different time from today,but even then the word was controversial amongst black people.my dad,my family would never use the word.I got fly once and used it at the diner table,lets just say I didn't do it again.but his best friend our pastor would use it all the time.my grandfather was killed by the KKK so our family had a different relationship with the word.

[@Twenty5KDiamond]

@@deeh8064 Trick you shut up! You don't know me, don't get cussed out!

[@AraceliD95]

Than you shouldn't creating peace of shyt music

[@jasminejordan5120]

Thank God for Amanda being a part of this conversation. SPEAK ON IT, AMANDA!

[@BluBarbie95]

She is just like Gina tho 🤦🏾‍♀️ shes also said racist things in the past towards dark skin woman smh dont be fooled

[@nissa6864]

Amanda is too damn arrogant and needs to let people talk.

[@therebelsunflower]

Camara Rhodes it’s not just emotional for her. She has a degree in African American studies.

[@victoriasmith2965]

Djenissa Polynice its a screaming match now ever since she came on the show. Can't stand it. They all are yelling over eachother.

[@fayestaunton3679]

na she's not she just spitting facts, look at the end of the video Loni made the same point that Amanda was speaking about, u just need to listen.

[@spirituallyyoung5295]

She's intelligent and bringing a different perspective to the group

[@spirituallyyoung5295]

@@therebelsunflower yes!!! Amanda is an intelligent woman.....

[@gaila.9852]

As far as I know, MJ wasn't Jewish, so Loni's example was irrelevant.

[@airforceshadow765]

Gail A. Loni has a point

[@gaila.9852]

Heyy Mars How? MJ used a Jewish slur. He was not Jewish. Lauryn Hill used the “n” word. She is black.

[@mockingjayonmars]

Amanda and Jeannie totally get it... their comments were SPOT ON.

[@KamalIsaiahMorales]

!!!!

[@jasonlang9074]

Nope

[@lulluxury]

Gabbie exactly loni sound like a Uncle Tom in almost all the race topics they have

[@joannasaadati8810]

@@lulluxury She doesn't want her people to call each other a derogatory slur so she's an uncle Tom?? Wow

[@lulluxury]

Joanna Aniela I said in some of the segments if you pay attention she against almost all of the black issues they talk about she always saying something negative

[@anihtek]

The song is like 30 years old, it was a different thing reclaiming the word in the 90s. But seriously we need to retire the word all together. What is the need for it in songs if its not being used for political messages and stuff like that. We use it so freely in our culture that it has lost its meaning to people, and Gina is the effect of it. Remind people of the significance of that word and dont use it so nonchalantly,

[@deeh8064]

Daniella H. We need to stop victim blaming , the problem is non black people using the word when they know damn well they shouldn’t . Black people have every right to use the word

[@ImJerkBoii]

Except these people know the meaning of the word and its reclaimed status. They understand the significance - many of them - and they use it anyway. Its free use in contemporary black culture is due much in part to its use in the 90s and earlier. Exactly who do you think are the people who are saying it and teaching it to their children. The idea that as black people we have to police our culture because other people of other cultures want to emulate ours is ridiculous.

[@diomondcandie06]

Yes, and honestly even black people use it in a way to talk down to other blacks sometimes. It’s like the word bitch, you could say it to mean your girl friend sometimes, or you could use it to demean someone or describe someone who you feel hate towards. Both words are not always used appropriately.

[@anihtek]

​@@diomondcandie06 Yeah I totally agree.

[@anihtek]

​@@ImJerkBoii Its not about policing our culture its about respecting ourselves. Why are we using it towards each other in a demeaning way? The more we use it nonchalantly towards one and other the more we are deluding the significance of the word.

[@baazic2507]

Don’t make excuses ,don’t capitalize off the word , don’t use it

[@shandifox]

I can’t believe this is still a conversation.

[@katabell5987]

Mannnn then conversations are so good they just need to be fleshed out more. Sometimes I wish they did 45 min segments on big topics like this with a mediator though.

[@BobbiHustles]

Kata Bell they should !

[@bluebear3550]

Adrienne said"ever again" ..😂

[@davontreader4699]

if you didn’t grow up in new york city shut up. it is culturally different here. and it is accepted by everyone. that doesn’t make it right. but it was never seen as a bad thing.

[@imanipatrice9492]

Blue Bear yea but she from nyc so imma give her a pass

[@daniellax334]

@@davontreader4699 lmfaooo New Yorkers def. share one thing in common, a brain cell 😂 "culturally different" so does that make y'all stupid? it's common sense and this is just an excuse.

[@davontreader4699]

daniella x literally said it wasn’t an excuse nor does it make it right. it is accepted by everyone including black people. how is one to know not to say it if it is accepted and you’re never told it was a problem. your common sense regarding that word is that it’s a term used to address someone equal with the word brother. none of the social media was around back to show that the rest of the country isn’t like that.

[@christylouis2611]

@@davontreader4699 stfu

[@lx9414]

It bothered me that Adrienne said she didn’t wanna say because she doesn’t wanna get in trouble as opposed to not wanting to say it because she recognises how derogatory it is

[@qiyamahl9255]

Loni is definitely on to something ... Aside from the artists themselves, the RECORD COMPANIES are profiting off it!! So as a people, we CAN do better. We can elevate our "terms of endearment"