That Mexican OT did the right thing here.
One of the most complex and ongoing debates in culture is around the N-word—who gets to say it, in what context, and whether it should be said at all. While there’s broad consensus that white people should never use it, particularly with a hard “ER,” the conversation gets murkier when it comes to Hispanic, Asian, and other non-Black communities. Personally, I’ve heard people of various backgrounds use the word growing up, but I don’t use it myself—I’m part of the group that believes it’s better left unsaid altogether.
That brings us to That Mexican OT, who recently went viral for defending his use of the word. In an interview, he justified it by saying he’s spent his entire life “growing up, fighting, and making money” with Black people. While the comment rubbed many the wrong way, the part that drew the most heat was when he followed it up with: “What are they gonna do about it?”
That line in particular sparked backlash, with artists like Anycia and Sauce Walka weighing in. The internet quickly became a battleground of opinion, with some defending OT’s authenticity and others calling for accountability.
Now, That Mexican OT has responded with an apology. After a fan posted on IG saying they lost respect for him, he replied: “I thought the question was stupid, so I gave a stupid answer.” He went on to say that he has deep love for the Black community and apologized to anyone he offended.
To be honest, I don’t think the backlash was entirely about him using the N-word—plenty of artists of all races have slipped through the cracks on that front. It was his tone, the defiance, and the “what are you gonna do about it?” attitude that made it feel like a slap in the face. That said, this feels like a genuine apology—one that acknowledges his mistake, takes ownership, and doesn’t double down.
For me? I’m ready to move on.
That Mexican OT issues an apology after receiving backlash for his comments about using the N-word. pic.twitter.com/3GTnzYmjNN
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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
