Why does the N word get a white man fired, but a black man gets a multi-million recording contract?

Question

Why does the N word get a white man fired, but a black man gets a multi-million recording contract?

Answer 1

Charlie, this is incorrect:

You just have to sit back and really think about what that word means. It means "slave",

the definition of the word "******" according to Webster's dictionary means ignorant and not of intelligence.

this was a word used by white men to keep their slaves 'under control' and the beat them down mentally.

However, I believe that it c**p for a black man to call a white man a snow flake, cracker or anything else, but for a white man to say that all important N word...there will be a riot.

I am not black, but I am a minority and do get names thrown at me as well...****, wopp, etc.

so, pretty much this is my point:

everyone is an @sshole one way or another; and everyone get called a name...just deal with it and move on.

and if a black person gets upset for being called the 'n' word...then that means they must be ignorant and unintelligent. however, if you are neither of these things, you should be able to understand that the person calling you taht name is an idiot and move on.

Answer 2

Generally when a white says it, it's got a negative racial context. I've had black friends that I was close enough with to call them that and Italian friends close enought ot call Waps (which, for those who are wondering means With Out Papers, reffering to immigration papers). They know very well that I have huge respect for the sacrifices thier ancestors did to give them, thier children, a better life. Heck, some didn't even know the hardships thier parents and grandparents went through. This gave me acceptance with thier friends and families, and now we can tease each other openly.

In revenge, they call me a FROG, an insult the english call the french canadians.

Answer 3

You just have to sit back and really think about what that word means. It means "slave", that is what they called the slaves. So if a white person calls someone that word than they are indicating that the person is still a slave to them no matter what the Constitution says. Plus everyone knows not to say racial names one tv or radio, it's common sense.

The reason why black men get contracts is because the n word is a slang word among black youth. Every race has the right to say racial names for their own race because it can't do any harm when everyone is the same.

Answer 4

I see the point you are making and to a certain degree I agree with you!  

Answer 5

Different environments so not comparable. Sorry. UK

Answer 6

the content it is used in .

Answer 7

Because white people, and sell outs, make money off of black people making fools of themselves. Companies bank off of rappers derogatory and degrading music. There's a difference between telling it like it is, and glorifying certain activities. Commercial rap (the rap you see all the time on TV) is a business, so they don't care about the message, the only message they care about is "buy my cd". The people you constantly see on TV aren't really artists, they are performers.

Now, not all rap is like that, there is a lot of rap with constructive messages, and constructive artists - Conscoius rap (which is related to the origins of rap since rap is rooted in social commentary), Gospel Rap, etc. But you won't see these artists on TV much, if at all.

There's a lot of different angles to it becasue there are some rappers in the mainstream who are also conscious rappers, but the only music of theirs that the media plays is the commercial c**p. Im not gonna get into making a huge list though.

Outside of that, the problem is ignorance, along with other factors - like not knowing when, or how, to play the "race card" because yes, there are times when it is called for, but  some people do that and have no idea what they're talking about.

Peace.

Answer 8

Because we have a screwed up  culture.  That believes that what is right for one person is wrong for another.

BTW I abhor that N word. And I take to task those who use it.

Answer 9

BECAUSE THEN N WORD IS THERE WORD AND A WHITE MAN CANT SAY IT PERIOD. WHITE PEOPLE USED THAST WORD FOR 400 YEARS. SORRY BUT ITS ABOUT TIME TO START. AND IF THERE PEOPLE GOT CALLED THAT FOR 400 YEARS THEN NOW ITS OK FOR THEM TO SAY IT.

Answer 10

Did the white guy, call a black coworker the N word or a white coworker the N word? If he did call a black coworker the N word then he's being racist and totally disrespectful. Most blacks will not use the N word but they might use a form like n i g g a.