Ja Rule Believes It's Time To "Abolish The N-Word" As It Was Meant To "Demean"

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Ja Rule shared a clip from "Drink Champs" where Waka Flocka and Noreaga discussed not using the n-word.

The use of the n-word continues to be up for debate. Who can and who can't say the n-word is a topic of conversation that oftentimes can become heated. There are those that believe only Black people are allowed to say it, while others claim some White people get a pass because of where they grew up and the friends they have. Others have said that if it's in a song and used for entertainment purposes, it should be permissible to everyone, while people like N.O.R.E. and Waka Flocka Flame shared that they think it needs to be cut from everyone's vocabulary. Ja Rule agrees.

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Over on his Instagram page, Ja Rule shared a clip of Noreaga and Waka Flocka on Drink Champs. In it, the two hip hop icons briefly discussed dropping the n-word. "I think we should stop saying 'n*gga,'" Noreaga said in the clip. "I think the world 'n*gga' should be stopped in our whole vocabulary." Waka echoed his sentiments and added that the word does nothing to benefit the culture.

In the caption, Ja Rule co-signed their stance. "I agree my brothers!!! Abolish the N-Word... repost!!! as black men we shouldn’t want to refer to each other as a word that was meant to demean and oppress our ppl... #ICONN." Do you agree that the n-word needs to be abolished? Check out the post 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.