In two separate videos uploaded to Instagram this month, rapper David Banner posed several questions to those who follow him on the social networking site. The various questions he asked centered on the use of the n-word by rappers who aren’t Black or are bi-racial.
He went on to ask why artists who aren’t Black will use the word “nigga,” but won’t use words such as “cracker,” “devil,” or other derogatory words.
“Have you ever wondered why White rappers, or half-Black rappers, or whatever you want to call them, they always wanna say the word ‘nigga,’ right? But they never say ‘cracker,’ or ‘devil’ or any other derogatory term about any other race, but Blacks,” David Banner said in his Instagram post.
Banner followed his first upload by asking Black people where they draw the line in regards to the use of the n-word and other issues/concerns.
“So, this question is for the Black people? Where do you draw your line? What can’t people call you? What can’t people pay you to do? When is it enough? What do you stand for,” he asked.
In addition to speaking on matters concerning race on social media, Banner has also offered his thoughts on race in interviews.
During an interview with Vlad TV, which was published earlier this year, the Mississippi-born musician spoke on the n-word after being asked about rapper and son to Tom Hanks, Chet Hanx.
“People always want to say that we should give up the way we feelin about the word ‘nigga.’ When really you should give up the power you got from slavery in America,” Banner said.
David Banner is not black. He is clearly red.
For one thing he should understand.. the x gene is the most dominant gene so if lets say drake and j cole. Both fathers are black which mean they are black cause again father carry the dominant gene and what ever he is they are.. He going to far now.. sometimes people talk to much.
try mixing any other creature in the world (if u could) it won’t stay one thing but become something else entirely and that’s what they are not white not black they are something lol.
………….what??? Your understanding of genetics is seriously flawed my friend
First off Genetics is not flawed. Second off, it’s kind of funny because most of you niggas probably have native american and/or white ancestors, yet are talking about how black someone is or isn’t.
@ Da Fool………..hey fucktard, read my comment again dumbshit. I diddnt say “genetics is flawed”…..da fuck does that even mean? I said the first poster doesn’t know shit about how genetics work. Fucking moron, smh.
Devil? Who is supposed to be offended by that? Christians?
And you know, when non-blacks says the n-word in a song, I really don’t think it’s meant in an offensive way. I thought it was like, N-word with a-ending is ok, N-word with er-ending is racist. Right?
I don’t think non-blacks need to use it, though.
How bout blacks stop calling each other that and seriously tho what white rappers is he following cause the ones i listen to don’t say that shit anyways. He thinks he’s smarter than he is
You obviously missed the larger point here.
He has a valid point
calling whites cracka or peckerwood seemes to have little effect offending them.
Great point. I’ve been saying that for years. What can a person possibly call a white person to offend them? It’s because they are the majority.
maybe the homies are too easily offended. let history be history. its 2015 nugggggggggggggggaaaaaaaaaaa
You’re white, aren’t you?
A White man is just as quick to call a mixed brother a n***** as he would a brother with 2 Black parents. Banner is dividing us with this bs.
i dont think he’s dividing us, he is just keeping it real…….
@ sweet b*no thts what he’s trying to do*light skinned versus dark*I’ve followed hip hop goin on 20 yrs*never heard a rapper have an issue about biracial blacks using the n word*bruce banner can sit his wannabe intellectual ass down*
As a white person, I don’t think white people should say the N word. Honestly, I feel no need to say it, and because it still carries strong racial/racist connotations, especially from a white person, I don’t see why white people would want to say it. It kind of just marks you as an asshole with zero awareness if you are a white person who uses that word. But I don’t think that is a problem with bi-racial people, assuming they are half black.
I don’t say nggia myself but it really depends on context when its said. Today nggia doesn’t refer to color “as much” its more of a cultural affect. If you don’t want to be one don’t act like one. You can be white an be a nggia. I’ve met a few… B the change
I question everyones use of the N-word…..
I wonder if hes stoppes using the n word, cuz last i heard he was dropping it left and right on all his.albums… guess cuz hes.not a half beed its cool
david banner old ass need to sit down somewhere
No he doesn’t I’m tired of fools acting black bring down black and a real black men speaking on black issues should sit down I don’t think so all those fools including yourself should get a book and try something other than ignorance.
most of the rappers in the game are a half or quarter white. they’re not gonna like this shit. soon it’ll only be Wesley Snipes and Akon able to use it.
goes out to you drake, you fake fuckin bitch, eat a dick and choke till you croak.
Did Drizzy fuck your mom?
Most bi-racial people are considered black, ’cause they are judged by the color of their skin. SO, I can understand their use of the N-word. Most of the time you’re being stereotyped as black.
No one should use the N-word, period !!!!!!! Be proud, and don’t call yourself a N***A
They are considered but they are not. Having a parent that is not black makes them not black especially if the mom is not a black women then they really are not black. It’s a mistake blacks make because they are not black.
You are an idiot. The father plants the seed, you come from your father. If your father is black the genes are more dominant. This os the second thread i have seen you on trying to talk down on biracial people. Well guess what… They have black dna and weather u like it or not they are of African decent no matter what they are mixed with. If they choose to embrace thier black side they have every right to do so. If u dont like it go find a cliff to go jump off of u moronic jackass
Lets question all usage of the n word from ALL races. Apparently, asians love to use that word but I bet if you used a racial slur against them, they’d be all kinds of upset. But let me get offended by the n word and they would probably ask me ‘why are you trippin’ bro?’ smfh As black folks, we let too much of the fuckery slide instead of checking each other and other races. Stand up for something.
Agreed! People who use the n word should be executed in public. Amen brotha!
That goes for:
Whites
Puerto Ricans
Mexicans
Cubans
Armenians
Russians
Spaniards
Whatever………………Don’t Say it
ill say whatever i want. freedom of speech you lil pussy boiiiiiii
As long as the word is in circulation; people will keep using it. Unless you stop everyone saying it, no-one will stop using it. It seems absurd to me that statements like this are made when Kanye or Jay-Z come on our screens and radios and every other word is ‘n***a’. If they wanted people to stop using it they need to lead by example. I see a WORLD of difference between usage of ‘n***a’ and ‘n****r’.
I understand that rappers have taken the original derogatory term but since it has spurned the colloquialism ‘n***a’ it’s been used as a an empowerment, a term for camaraderie etc.
It will never go away in the world of hip-hop and if you are using it in the popularised/glamourised way and not directing it in a racial attack against a group of people or individual then I don’t see why you would expect people to find it offensive… It’s embedded in culture as much as ‘homeboy’ or ‘homie’.
That’s my opinion anyway.