The Word "Nigger" “My niggas. Some niggas that you don’t wanna try. My niggas. Some niggas that’s really do or die. My niggas. Ain’t no longer living a lie. My niggas is stong. My niggas is real.” Does this artist use the word nigger in the same way that racists have and still are? The answer to this question is a simple one- no. Today’s urban society have changed, not only the definition, but also the spelling of this word, which was once used to belittle those of African-American
The topic of the n-word has been one of controversy and has been a popular debate for sometime now. Some say that it should be banned because it can be used as a racial slur while some say that it shouldn’t be banned because freedom of speech and ect. The n-word shouldn’t be banned because it can be used as a term of endearment and that it's improbable to ban the n-word at school. The first reason why they n-word shouldn’t be banned is the power behind the word is no longer there, according to Jay-Z
Who can say the “N” word Angel Mendez 6th Hour There is so many words in the dictionary that you can use besides N...a or N...r. I believe you are allow to say the word. It all depends where, when, who and why you are using it. There is so many people that know the “n” word has a really bad history behind it. But that is nothing you can stop. With this generation that word is used so much that some parts in the United States is normal to say it because they don’t mind it. Everyone has their own
I have a few personal core values that I have stayed with me so far throughout my life. Some core values of mine are patience, listening, kindness, giving, and having passion. Patience is important to me because a lot of times in life things won’t happen as quickly as we would like them to happen, so patience can make the waits a bit more bearable. Listening is also important to me because it can help you relate to another person and also help you learn new things. Kindness is important to me because
“Nigga do you think I wanna hear yo’ bullshit ass excuses. You know the rules either you have my money or somebody dies. It's that fucking simple! I don't do this back and forth bullshit.” I swear these niggas think I'm a fucking therapist or a priest or some shit I don't wanna hear ‘nan fucked up story about my shit. Count it out or be prepared to get laid flat. I’m twenty years old and me and my brother Kilo, who’s nineteen, run shit. I’m young but a niggas far from dumb. These old muthafuckas
(Middleton and Pilgrim), and has since evolved into a colloquial term of endearment. Still, the harsh “nigger” retains its status as one of the strongest assets in the hate speech repertoire. Nigga, the well-intentioned offspring of nigger, also became commonplace during the 19th century (McWhorter). “Nigga” is prevalent in pop culture; listen to rap music or a Comedy Central special and find it used as often as one takes a breath. Popular arguments against the word cite that it is unfair and hypocritical
through out America. Nigga is used some of the world’s most popular music genres. The audience unawarely sings along with the “uplifting music.” The most common users in the music industry are rappers. The hip-hop artists use the phrase “ fuck niggeas.” According to Webster’s dictionary, the phrase really mean to express anger towards black people or people of color. Nigga is adopted into people’s conversation because the word nigga is constantly used. The constant use if nigger/nigga shows my personal
In 1988 Niggas With Attitudes, better known as N.W.A debuted their album Straight Out of Compton. Track two, Fuck Tha Police is debatably the most controversial song that the group has ever released and still displays major relevance in our society, even thirty-one years later. Arabian Prince, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, DJ Yella and Doctor Dre used this track as a method of bringing awareness to racial profiling and police brutality. To some the track was a direct attack on law enforcement due to
To begin, the word ‘nigga’ is a colloquial term from African American Vernacular English. It is derived from ‘nigger,’ which originated as a neutral descriptor for black people, but later became highly pejorative (Kennedy, 2011). Both ‘nigger’ and its derivatives have been historically used as established derogatory terms, and have retained their association with discrimination against blacks in their modern day use, which remains pejorative (Middleton & Pilgrim, 2013). However, in recent years,
rarely said in public because of the hurtful and derogatory meaning that it processes. But what about the word “nigga,” some may argue that our language is changing and the meaning has changed. There has been an ongoing argument over this subject for the last forty years, from when the word was first used in another context, whether it is fine to use the term despite it sharing a The word “nigga” is an interesting example of how much the English language has the possibility to change. It all started with
Social Conditions of Nigger/Nigga in Today’s Youth The expression nigger has been used to disgrace the African-American population and that is why the expression nigga should not be used by blacks or any other race in today’s society . The term originated as a word targeted towards Black-Americans during slavery to degrade them by displaying that they were not considered human and their only worth in America was to serve the wealthy and that is why most blacks today reject the use of the term but
when used in the above context is the same as calling them “white-niggas” because one definition of the word nigga is (an ignorant or stupid individual); and I think we, who truly believe in America, can agree that those whites that hide behind “having a conversation”, thinking it really says they are actually ready to have the conversation AND ACT appropriately are ignorant and stupid individuals...aka white-Man...aka white-niggas! These white men,
Duality Duel: The Nerd vs the Nigga, he explains the battle being fought between the nerd and the nigga by speaking as both the nerd and the nigga. The battle is being fought within many African Americans. Many believe that there is no place in the elite society for the nigga, so they abandon the nigga within themselves and embrace the nerd or the image that seems “proper” to the behavior and image of the upper class or elite society. The battle between the nerd and the nigga is in serious need of a resolution
Duality Duel: The Nerd vs the Nigga he explains the battle being fought between the nerd and the nigga by speaking as both the nerd and the nigga. The battle is being fought within many African Americans. Many believe that there is no place in the elite society for the nigga, so they abandon the nigga within themselves and embrace the nerd or the image that seems “proper” to the behavior and image of the upper class or elite society. The battle between the nerd and the nigga is in serious need of a resolution
controversial topic about who can say the word “nigga,” and who can not, has become such a complex argument between people who want to ban the word and get it rid of it all together, versus those who are fine with not banning the word as long as it is not said by a non black person. The simple answer to this complicated question is pretty much that if a person does not identify as being black, or having black in their blood, then no, they should not be able to say “nigga.” However, even though blacks can say
“I don’t give a fuck what a nigga say,” for a word that many different things I think most people would agree that in this since nigga means a person preferably black. Nigga is a derogatory and racist word that refers to Black people. But, we, meaning Black people, still use it. We do not care, nigga flows off the tough. In using nigga we not only show disdain but become a nigga when using it and we’re ok with it. This is why I choose Katt Williams, 2006 comedy skit Pimp Chronicle Part 1. In William’s
Nigga is shows how people were being discriminated and how it needs to change. The song discusses how the people were treated and how they were looked upon just because of the way they looked. Def states, the po-po stop him and show no respect “Is there
For your boy I'm watchin' Freaks and Geeks with the trampoline on the floor I'm tryna pop the McLaren with the vertical doors nigga [Verse 1 - Tyler, The Creator:] Money, money, money, money, money ain't the motive What's your name again? Nobody knows it Don't speak to me nigga, you not important I'm focused They say I'm nutty, picnic basket Not short of a sandwich A peanut butter, Boyce Watkin's a faggot Please come and get me Said I suck him at your neck Like a hickey, boy I'm sicky Like a HIV
Shaking my damn head at them stupid inconsiderate ass niggas I’m out here damn near a fucking week straight, on a stakeout that I personally don’t even think this nigga is holding like that anymore. Technically I think this punk cleaned his money and went legit. Yo, that’s what’s up if he did go that route, but it’s a problem if you got my attention out here. I value my fucking time B! I could be spending time with my precious daughter. Damn I’ll give anything to give her everything; she is one of
One might assume that because I am a black man I should know everything there is to know about the word nigger; however, that would be a racist assumption. I know probably just as much about the word as the next American. Obviously, I know that nigger was used to refer to slaves and then later as a pejorative label for an entire race of people, but the emotional power it has over Black people I have never really experienced. I seek to enlighten not only myself but those who choose to read this paper