That Mexican OT Faces Backlash for Defending N-Word Use in Podcast Interview | WATCH

That Mexican OT Sparks Controversy with N-Word Defense

*Texas rapper That Mexican OT is facing heavy criticism after defending his use of the N-word during a June 2025 appearance on the Lip Service podcast. When asked by host Cleotrapa if he felt entitled to use the word, he responded yes—citing his upbringing and relationships with Black people as his reason.

“I grew up loving these motherf***ers. I grew up fighting with them. I grew up eating with them. I grew up f***in’ doing bad s*** with them,” he said, adding that he has Black relatives and sees the word as a cultural expression, not an insult.

Fans and Critics Clash on Social Media Over His Justification

The interview clip quickly spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where many users voiced outrage.

Critics argued that cultural proximity doesn’t give non-Black people a pass to use a word deeply tied to anti-Black racism and oppression.

One user wrote, “If he respected the Black people he grew up with, he wouldn’t say the N-word.” Another added, “He wants to be Black until it’s time to face Black struggles. We’re tired of this.”

That Mexican OT believes he can say the N-Word, “What The F*** are you going to do about it.”
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— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) June 20, 2025

“It’s a Culture Thing” – OT Doubles Down on Prior Comments

This isn’t the first time That Mexican OT has addressed his controversial stance. In a 2023 appearance on the Smoothvega Podcast, he dismissed claims of cultural appropriation, stating, “We’re all brown, you know? What the f*** does Black act like?”

OT argued that his environment growing up blurred racial lines and normalized usage of the word among Latinos, especially in shared spaces like neighborhoods and schools. He insists his intent isn’t hateful and that context matters.

The Debate: Intent, Impact, and Cultural Boundaries

Supporters of OT’s view argue that shared struggles in multicultural communities—especially among Black and Brown youth—create cultural overlap where certain words lose their original sting. Some note that Afro-Latinos or Latinos raised in predominantly Black spaces may feel justified in using Black vernacular.

But many critics say that misses the point. The N-word, they argue, is historically rooted in anti-Black violence and oppression. No matter the context, they say, it should remain off-limits to non-Black individuals.

Mexican OT on saying the N word on Lip Service

BLACK AMERICANS DO YOU ALOW MEXICANS TO SAY THE N – WORD AROUND YOU? pic.twitter.com/hLE3iZZ38M

— SoulFood66 (@BlackAndNative1) June 20, 2025

Is This Cultural Exchange or Cultural Theft?

The controversy touches a deeper nerve in hip-hop and pop culture: who gets to participate in Black culture, and how far is too far? OT’s critics believe that while cultural appreciation is possible, using the N-word crosses into appropriation.

They say proximity doesn’t equal permission, especially when non-Black artists benefit from Black aesthetics without facing the systemic injustices that come with being Black in America.

Gatekeeping vs. Blending Cultures – The Latino Perspective

The issue is especially complex in Latino communities. Some Latinos argue they share many of the same struggles as Black Americans and have grown up immersed in Black culture. But critics point out that not all Latinos face the same level of racial discrimination and that lighter-skinned Latinos often benefit from proximity to whiteness.

A 2019 New York Times op-ed emphasized that many Latinx individuals mistakenly believe that growing up around Black culture entitles them to its language, without respecting its painful legacy.

Why This Debate Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

That Mexican OT’s comments have reignited a long-standing conversation about respect, representation, and responsibility in hip-hop. As long as hip-hop continues to cross racial and cultural boundaries, debates over who gets to use what words will persist.

For now, OT’s fans and critics remain divided—but one thing is clear: the conversation around cultural appropriation, identity, and language in hip-hop is far from over.

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