June 24th 2025.
A well-known Mexican rapper has stirred up a heated discussion around his use of the N-word, citing his upbringing around Black people as the reason for it. That Mexican OT, an up-and-coming rapper from Bay City, Texas, recently appeared on Angela Yee's Lip Service podcast, where he was asked by co-host Cleotrapa if he feels comfortable using the word. While Yee acknowledged that the word is frequently used in hip-hop culture by artists of all backgrounds, Mexican OT explained that for him, it's not about his music career, but rather his upbringing.
In a clip shared online, Mexican OT confidently declared, "What the f*ck are you gonna do about it?" He went on to explain, "I grew up loving these motherfu*kers. I grew up fighting with them. I grew up eating with them. I grew up doing bad sh*t with them." He firmly believes that as someone who was "surrounded" by Black people in his upbringing, he has the right to use the N-word, despite the strong emotions it evokes in others.
Mexican OT continued, "I got family. And it's not even about family, even if I wasn't related to anybody, I had Black." He went on to describe how his upbringing influenced his mannerisms, slang, and overall demeanor. While he acknowledges that the word holds a lot of historical and racial weight, he also questions those who are bothered by his use of it, specifically calling out Black men: "If you're from where I'm from, or anywhere, what the f*ck are you gonna do about it?"
This sparked a conversation online, with some people disagreeing and others supporting Mexican OT's stance. Some argued that Black people have been using the word for years, so why should they be upset when others use it? However, others criticized the rapper, calling him "racist" and suggesting that Black people should retaliate by using slurs against Mexicans.
The use of the N-word has long been a contentious issue within the Black and hip-hop communities. While some non-Black individuals, particularly those who consider themselves allies or who grew up immersed in Black culture, feel comfortable using it, the word's deeply racist history continues to spark debates over who has the right to use it.
For Mexican OT, he believes that we all come from a shared struggle and therefore feels justified in using the word. He explained, "I'm not even trying to justify it, but y'all just got dropped off before us. And that's all we need. Y'all got dropped off first. It's crazy. We're from the same boat." He sees the word as a way to connect with his fellow marginalized communities and doesn't shy away from using it.
In a related story, Mexico is preparing to open shelters for its citizens amid President Trump's plans for massive deportations. This news highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Mexican immigrants and the need for unity and understanding among all marginalized communities.
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