DJ Envy Calls "Renege" The "Re-N-Word": "You Can't Say That On The Radio"

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Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, DJ Envy
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Things got a little tense on The Breakfast Club recently when Angela Yee said a certain word that made DJ Envy uncomfortable. While going through the Rumor Report, as usual, Angela was reading off a story when things took a turn. “Alright, Damon Dash," she began. "He's very upset with WeTV and that's because he says they the reneged on a promise." In a clip Angela shared on Instagram, it then cuts to DJ Envy asking her, “And you quoted Dame Dash when you read the statement at first, right? When you said the 're-word'?"

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Both Angela and Charlamagne Tha God were confused. Angela replied, "When I said what?" Charlamagne interjects, "The 're-word'?" Envy is unfazed when he states, "The 're-n-word.' You were quoting Dame Dash." Still, no one is picking up what he's talking about, but it's painfully obvious that he's referencing when Angela used the word "reneged."

The word "renege" means to revoke something or to go back on a promised, but Envy still wasn't having it. While watching the clip, viewers can hear a few people chuckle during the awkward silence. "It's 're-neg'," Envy says, emphasizing the pronunciation. Angela and Charlamagne were saying "re-nig," something that Envy mentioned couldn't be said on the radio.

Charlamagne replies, "What n*gga? What are you saying? I'm confused." Envy challenges Charlamagne and they engage in a back-and-forth as Charlamagne repeats the word over and over. Angela shared the clip on Instagram and wanted to know if she was in the wrong for using the "re-n-word," and while most people laughed at Envy's response, there were a few who agreed with him. Check out the chuckle-worthy exchange below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.