Can white people sing the N-word while listening to rap music?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

If that word is so offensive no one should be using it.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

White people can't sing so no.

ShaTTeredMasterpeace · Answer

They can say what they want. And they can catch the consequences from it too.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Okay, once again, as a black man myself, no, I don't care if they do. Personally although I hate the word because people like to use in interchangeably with the hard "R" when it suits then, I won't fault people who use it because this version has essentially been a racial slur flipped to take power back by the people it was aimed towards. Plus, when you have black people saying it in common use synonymous with friend/guy/dude/motherfucker/etc. you really aren't helping your cause and any goal of keeping it exclusive to black people is not only a stupid gatekeeping attempt, but ridiculous in of itself.

As one of the most copied people on the planet, you would imagine it would be an honor, but evidently it is racism. You can't take a word that isn't even designed to be racial and cry foul for it being racist when not only are you all using it in a different context compared to the distinguished hard "R". That's why I don't get mad when I hear it flying around in public, but I get pissed when they want to use it as a racial argument standpoint.

That argument is only sensible and valid if they didn't make it the word they did now. Suck it the fuck up and move on.

MCheetah · Answer

I personally don't care. It's just a word. People are the ones that give it power. If you're so low-IQ you get triggered by a two-syllable mouth sound like one of Pavlov's dogs, that's on you. Yes, people run on emotions and yes, people can get triggered (even me), but usually, CONTEXT matters. And some blonde chick rapping to Niggas in Paris isn't the same thing as her calling you a n*gger who deserves to be raped and killed. Come on, now. Use your brain, niggas. It's just a word nigga. Words can't hurt you, nigga, bullets can. So watch out for the po-po and stop acting like stupid niggas, nigga.

TonyV · Answer

Of course they can, it's a lyric, it's not a hate crime or any bullshit like that to sing a song.

Now some people of color may try to oppress you or threatened you with violence so be prepared, it's honestly easier to just avoid them song but you can sing whatever the fuck you want, if they don't want to hear it they need to silence the song or the artist, not the fan singing it. To prevent a certain race from saying a word based on race alone is racist. So yeah telling me I can't say it is racist, again it's not worth my time or energy to deal with it tho, racists will be racist and I'm not gonna try to convince them to be decent, they can just get out my live.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Here's a simple answer to that.
Is the song using the N-word to promote hate towards black people and racism? if no then when a white person say's this word in the song context does their color of the skin change the song context to right away be promotion of hate towards black people and racism?

Also it's kinda funny one goes you cannot restrict people from doing stuff based on the color of their skin but then one goes you cannot sing the words to a song because your color of said skin.
It's for sure never a word that should be used for it's original meaning and intent but I highly doubt the song we speak of is using it in that meaning so yes.

hahahmm · Answer

As long as it's not being used to insult an individual otherwise it's the same as them just insulting that person using their own words. I don't think it's a good idea for little kids to listen to a music with that in it because they could easily go thinking it's okay to use that word on individuals they meet which eventually is going to get them into trouble.

wtf636 · Answer

If you are friends with someone that gets mad at you for singing the words of a song. Then get rid of them. Pretty simple. Should people care? No. Do some people care, yeah, because they have nothing better to do with their lives, and it makes them feel good. Get rid of them, and get someone who can think for themselves.

Anonymous · Answer

It is not a word that is part of my everyday vocabulary.
That being said, I will sing right along if it’s part of a song.
If you don’t want me, as a white person, to say it in that situation, don’t put it in your music. I don’t think that’s an unfair request.

YollyM · Answer

No, they should never utter the "N" word in front of others. But I really don't care if they say it as it may be part of the song.
The logic is as a guys you wouldn't call a girl a b! tch but when you're rapping along to a song it may slip out because you're not really thinking but just flowing with the melody of the song.

It's a word that carries a lot of weight when uttered by other people especially white people, so better be safe than sorry.

Anonymous · Answer

If black people already said they don't want you to and they want to keep that in your culture why do you insist? Lol.
That's not for y'all to decide, since I know most of the people who voted yes aren't even black if we go by this website's demographics.

dustybiker · Answer

If someone is going to hate on you for enjoying a song it’s they who have the problems.  Using any word to personally and pointedly degrade someone is what makes a word use morally wrong.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

I'm white and have no desire to use the N-word or even hear others use the N-word. It's a dumb word for anyone to use. This is one of the reasons why I don't listen to rap.

Laughing at the comments from white people saying "I'll say whatever I want" hope you guys know how to defend yourself tho 😂

Djmbbasgerd · Answer

It's possible yes, anyone with vocal cords can do that... if your asking if it's morally acceptable to do.. who gives a fuck? It's just a song. Aslong as whatever you do doesn't risk you being beaten up or in a bad predicament, then go ahead and do that thing whatever it is

Lori11 · Answer

If you're not being mean, or calling anyone what they don't want to be called, I don't see the problem. People can't even freely enjoy music this days, lol.

lightbulb27 · Answer

it's an expression of feelings of oppression and some feel like that, so yes. most every race has been enslaved and some non-black people are slaves today by "black" people. so they can sing what they want.

supercutebutt · Answer

Yes but only one day out of the year: January 6th. That is the day when brain dead Trumptards can celebrate being racist monsters. But cops will be free to shoot you like Ashli Babbitt. So be careful, fat clown-lovers. :)

Киттйлинк · Answer

If a singer sings a word, it shouldn’t be banned for anyone to say the word. If they don’t like a word, don’t say it much less sing it. It’s so stupid.

crmoore · Answer

White can say anything anyone else can. If you disagree then you're not for equality. And anyone who asserts only black people can say it endearingly, are racist, intellectually questionable, emotionally governed, or all of the above.

Anonymous · Answer

Anyone can sing or say the "N-word" anytime they want. As long as you're not actually CALLING anyone that word, which would be considered rude or impolite, but not as bad as saying or singing a swear word. A lot of people need to get rid of their PC fears and develop a backbone

SnakeBoop · Answer

sure. if the artist uses the words, then people can sing/rap it. i honestly don't see why people use it in music in the first place.

dantheman1118 · Answer

Can they say it? Of course. I've never really met anyone who couldn't say it. But a better question is should they say it that answer in my personal opinion is no fucking way.

AviatorTom · Answer

Any words in the normal lyrics for rap or any song can be sung by anyone. No offense should be taken.

Miristheiss · Answer

"Can"? Do they have lips and vocal chords? If their vocal chords work than you already know the answer.

Nevahard · Answer

My question is why is it okay for a black person to use the n-word frequently in profanity and normal conversation but if a white person does it it's against the law and being discriminatory

BeMuse · Answer

Say whatever the fuck you want pussy. What are you some sort of bitch slave. Get a backbone.

Guccigabbana18 · Answer

Yes they can. They’re just quoting what’s already been said, it’s not a racist thing. So it’s fine

RolandCuthbert · Answer

You mean can that enunciate the word? I am pretty sure they can.

lovedejj_xo · Answer

My best friends are white they will usually bleep that part and not say it which is fine to me since I don’t care to say it either. My ex who was white would say it and it was annoying.

MountAverage · Answer

What do you mean "can" they? I think you mean "should" they. I wouldn't do it. It's just extremely cringy and I just don't see the need for a white person to do that.

TheMajesticKing777 · Answer

Well they could but the real question is, is it a good idea tho?

SAMI_DABBAB · Answer

I'm never comfortable enough to let the word out of my mouth, sounds wrong, feels wrong and does not belong to this group of people

cookiecrusher · Answer

Yeah, i wouldn't care.  I'm not racist and if it's a good song, why not. If this song is about some BS, or racist stuff etc, i wouldn't even be singing along.

Anonymous · Answer

Absolutely. If the person rapping did not want those singing to say it, they should not have said it themselves. The idea that only a certain race can say certain words is ridiculous.

noohair · Answer

Either a word is appropriate or not. If black folks want that word to go away, the have to stop using it.

Anonymous · Answer

First, rapping is not singing. Second, white people can say whatever they want whenever they want.

Chthou95 · Answer

If it's in the lyrics, sure. Blacks can't bitch or complain when the word is in the lyrics. This reminds me of that dumbass Kendrick lamar

driven159 · Answer

that's why that word should never be used be anybody never ever

Anonymous · Answer

Only if they have "snowflake" or "mayo" in their rapper name

Anonymous · Answer

Of course they can, it's a free country. The question should be whether they SHOULD.

Anonymous · Answer

If they're singing with the song and it's in there then I don't see anything wrong with it

Buffy_Gee · Answer

Because why not, it's musical expression not a necessarily a slander

JAWBR8KRZ · Answer

they can, but shouldn't if they know what's good for them lmfao.

Anonymous · Answer

I guess if it’s in the song and no one around that would get offended by it

Anonymous · Answer

Why are people still acting like, like it's the V word in Harry Potter? If you believe in freedom of speech then everyone has the N word pass.

_brianna · Answer

they should, anyone should be able to say it

siseñor · Answer

just say wigga instead no harm done

Abby005 · Answer

Bob Dylan used it but he was quoting someone.

HeartFullOfGlue · Answer

I don't know how you single a word

joeldalton · Answer

Yes, people can do whatever they want.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

Can they? Yes Should they? No

TexasRed95 · Answer

Unless they are mute then yeah. Anyone can.

Reijen · Answer

Should be okay to just use it in general.

OddBeMe · Answer

The blacks I know, say yes.

InYourHead · Answer

No double standards

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

No. N-word isn't as catchy as nigga.

JoyGirl · Answer

No….

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

I don’t support that

TerryT · Answer

Why tf not?

Anonymous · Answer

It worries me people are saying yes.

SecretGardenBlood65 · Answer

Huh?

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