Soft ‘A’…OK? Conor McGregor’s N-Word Rant Sparks Debate

There’s not too much left to be said that hasn’t already been made into a debate over the span of decades, generations even, when it comes to using the racial epithet nig— well, let’s just say “The N-Word.”

Although it’s regarded as an unspoken rule that Black people are the sole proprietors to now using it as a “term of endearment,” some believe we need to completely rid ourselves when it comes to adapting one of America’s most derogatory words into everyday vocabulary. However, one thing we’ve all come to agree on is that no white person should ever find themselves using it for any reason. Case closed.

…or is it? You might actually be surprised at the amount of white men who’ve tested that theory in recent times. The latest was Irish boxer Conor McGregor, who earlier today (January 31) went on a N-word-laced rant against former UFC Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

“Show yo wife nigga. Show yo kids nigga,” McGregor brazenly writes, following up with even more hateful language by adding amongst other things, “Cousin fuckin motherfuckin hidin motherfucker. Show us you and your cousins kids together because we have kids here in Ireland that wanna smoke them in competition.”

 

RELATED: Country Star Morgan Wallen Addresses His Use of Racial Slur

McGregor’s tirade (seen above) came in response to a whole other match between much younger fighters Paul Hughes and undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Hughes, also hailing from Ireland, made a note to separate himself from any comparisons to Conor in leaked footage (seen below) by stating, “I’m not like this other guy; I’m my own man,” making it clear that he’s not one to trash-talk if things don’t go his way. Like clockwork, the 36-year-old MMA legend hopped on social media to go off on Hughes, referring to him as an “arse licker” among other filthy jabs. After Khabib, a trainer and relative of Usman Nurmagomedov, sided with Hughes by writing on his Instagram Stories, “You are a real Irishman [Hughes] and not a rapist and drug addict like this bastard,” McGregor turned his sights on attacking the man who defeated him by submission back in 2018 at UFC 229.

 

Here’s where the initial debate comes into play. As you might’ve guessed by now, there are zero Black people and/or anyone of African heritage involved in the aforementioned back-and-forth. So, what’s with the N-word use? Going back to that “term of endearment” argument, some will argue that Conor McGregor more or less was using the N-word in general terms — a substitute for “bro,” “man” and/or “guy,” if you will. Although not as racially sensitive, many women in comparison have similarly adapted the word “bitch” into a term of endearment that can relate to any female of any race without the derogatory connotations. In a sense, Conor refers to Khabib as the N-Word in the same way he might say to any friend or associate regardless of their race.

Does that make it any better though? Take country star Morgan Wallen as an example, who almost four years ago to the day found himself in hot water when he was recorded drunkenly-yet-playfully shouting to one of his white friends, “take care of this pussy-ass nigga.” A few Black country stars even came to his defense, with Kane Brown telling The New York Times, “I knew that he didn’t mean it in the way that the world thought that he meant it” and Jimmie Allen assuring podcaster Bobby Bones that “[Morgan] didn’t use the -er.”

So, soft “a” makes it all ok? How about when pop prince Justin Bieber infamously remixed his song “One Less Lonely Girl” into “One Less Lonely Nigger” when he was 15. Young Money CEO Mack Maine jumped to his defense when it originally went viral, telling TMZ, “Bieber does not have a slave mentality.” Word has it, Biebz even received an alleged “Black history lesson” from mentor Usher with videos to educate him on why that word is so offensive.

Hey, whatever protects the investment…

 

 

 

 

Overall, we stand with the NAACP on their views when it comes to any use of the N-word, in which they boldly state, “the N-word is too often freely and casually used by some individuals in popular media, literature, and general society with usage broadened across racial and generational backgrounds; and whereas, the stigma of this word embodies and invokes painful memories and inhumane ill-will; and countless individuals including NAACP freedom fighters, have lost their lives due to the beliefs perpetuated by the use of this word.” Their way of thinking is reflected in the coveted NAACP Image Awards as well, also adding, “the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People shall not condone, award, or engage any person that uses the N-word in any capacity, or in any artistic endeavor that does not allude to the historical context of the word, or that does not highlight the prejudicial nature of the word.”

Agreed!

Take a look below at what some are saying in regards to Conor McGregor and his scot-free use of the N-word. Let us know your thoughts on this never-ending debate as well:

 

1. Actual live footage of Conor McGregor preparing to rage tweet about Khabib Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes (only to delete it all again as soon as coke wears off):

via @ParamPam1990

 

2. me liking every tweet against conor mcgregor

via @spiderzuko

 

3. The majority of the Irish people don’t even rate Conor McGregor. They’re embarrassed. It’s only racists that are cheering him on.

via @I_amMukhtar

 

 

4. Connor Mcgregor getting on Twitter and using the N word one sentence into a coke rant was not on my bingo card for today

via @OnePunchSham

 

5. Conor Mcgregor when he realized he posted the n word on his main account instead of his burner!

via @TheMMAGladiator

 

6. Does Conor McGregor get the N Word pass?

via @DovySimuMMA

 

7. I remember when Conor McGregor was calling Floyd a boy and a monkey, Dwights and raccoons tried to say that he didn’t mean it in a racial way. Oh, he didn’t know. Am I surprised Conor using the N word? NOPE! THEY ALWAYS KNOW! Y’all just like to play dumb.

via @izdatyofaceee

 

8. Anyone saying that they’re surprised Conor McGregor used the N word hasn’t been paying attention. I’m surprised it took him this long.

via @ProblemChildFil

 

9. Conor just saying nigga freely now!? wtf is going on, it kills me how much other races be so thirsty to say nigga even to other races. Conor should have been canceled, don’t he beat women????

via @BoxOutEntertain

 

 

10. Yo A white Irish Dude with 10M+ follows throwing out the N word with reckless abandon on the largest social media platform Wild, wild decision making strategy

  via @ranalli_don