That Mexican OT Defends N-Word Use: ‘I Grew Up Around Black Culture’
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Emerging rapper That Mexican OT has ignited a heated debate surrounding his use of the N-word, attributing its usage to his upbringing among Black communities. The rapper, originally from Bay City, Texas, recently appeared on Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast, where he was asked by co-host Cleotrapa about his comfort level using the controversial term.
While Angela Yee noted that artists from diverse backgrounds frequently use the word due to its prevalence in hip-hop culture, That Mexican OT insisted his usage is deeply rooted in his upbringing, rather than his music career. In a widely circulated clip, the rapper boldly stated, “What the f&*k are you gonna do about it, you know?”
He elaborated, expressing the profound connections he formed with the Black community during his formative years. “I grew up loving these motherfukers. I grew up fighting with them, eating with them, doing bad sht with them,” he explained.
Emphasising the depth of his experiences, he added, “I grew up loving with them, and I got family. And even if I wasn’t related to nobody, I had Black.”
That Mexican OT further described how his upbringing significantly influenced his mannerisms, slang, and overall identity. While acknowledging the sensitivity around the N-word, he provocatively challenged critics, particularly Black men, by asking, “If you’re from where I’m from, or anywhere, what the f%*k are you gonna do about it?”
He concluded his remarks metaphorically, claiming, “It’s like I don’t went to the jungle and earned the lion’s head.”
Public reactions have been sharply divided. Some support his stance, with comments like, “They been saying it, what we gonna do?” Conversely, critics labeled the rapper’s remarks as “racist,” with one person suggesting a retaliatory approach: “Start calling them slurs back and move on.”
The controversy reflects an ongoing debate within the Black community and hip-hop culture over the N-word’s usage by non-Black individuals. While some feel entitled to use it due to cultural proximity, others firmly oppose it due to the word’s historical roots in racism and oppression.
That Mexican OT defends his perspective by asserting a shared historical experience: “I’m not even trying to justify it, but y’all just got dropped off before us. Y’all got dropped off first. It’s crazy. We from the same boat.”
