Rap music didn't invent this word nor is rap music the reason for its proliferation. This word was used prior to the evolution of rap. African Americans were using this word prior to the evolution of rap also. Rap music has fostered the debate about using the word because frankly I don't recall much anger about its use before rap came along. There are people who have mistakenly used this as yet another reason to bash rap music and I think their anger is miss placed.

Of course. But the things are tied together to some degree. Rap music is just something that the older guy might not understand. It isn't his music. And they're swearing and saying "the n-word" constantly. It's no different than "pants on the ground". The guy who is 60 thinks that's ridiculous. But he forgets that his dad thought he was ridiculous in his dashiki and giant afro.

I have a bigger problem with some of the UK players trying to go to the locker room without shaking hands, as Kentucky's opponents graciously did thirty eight times.

And if the shoe was on the other foot and Kaminsky would have said it, the whole world would have been after his ass.

Rightfully so.

But this is ok?

It isn't ok but it also isn't close to the same level as the opposite would be.

But this is ok?

It shouldn't be used period in my opinion.

Don't Seacrest this thread.

I just think there are certain double standards in society at times.

Rightfully so in this case.

It is a double standard, and it should be a double standard!

I will drop it, but I am not of the same opinion.

Are you saying a white guy calling a black guy that name should be treated the exact same way as a black guy calling anyone else that?

I think it is bad either way, that is my feeling.