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Gwyneth Paltrow N-Word Tweet Sparks Backlash — What Do You Think?

4:22 pm, June 4th, 2012

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Gwyneth Paltrow was blasted by critics after she used the N-word on Twitter over the weekend.

The actress tweeted a photo of herself onstage at Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” concert in Paris with the caption, “Ni**as in paris for real.”

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While “N***as in Paris” is, of course, the name of a hit song by the Jay-Z and West, some followers interpreted Paltrow’s tweet as racially offensive due to the fact that she added “for real” to the title, as though she were referring to the rappers themselves.

It’s also possible to read Paltrow’s tweet merely as her commenting on the “Paris” song being literally performed in Paris.

Either way, the backlash was massive and intense, leading Paltrow to clarify, “Hold up. It’s the title of the song!”

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What do you think about the controversy surrounding Paltrow’s tweet?

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Randomlibra

Stop the presses. Mrs. Whitey McWhiterson said “niggas” in the context of a song title, and meaning no disrespect to the people in the picture, I am sure, but let’s make it a news story… Racism is stupid. People need to get over it.
White

She is probably one of those people that says “what’s up my nigga!” when she sees her black friends. Just shut it, gwyneth.
Chloe

Gwyneth and her husband are really close to JayZ and Beyonce. JayZ is godfather to her kids they call him uncle Jay…NOW IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH C-PEOPLE USING THE “N” WORK THEN THOSE OF COLOR AA, BLACK, HISPANIC WHATEVER SHOULD NOT USE THE WORD EITHER. PERIOD!!!!

I like JayZ but I can’t stand Kanye… they should never title their song with such hate…the “N” word will NEVER be acceptable for anyone to use.
Trinty

Not to mention Gwyneth has probably been to every show…she loves Jay’s music she is a big fan.
Regina1180

It’s the name of his song. They were performing in Paris. Is she not allowed to say it because she’s as white as milk?
Nick

She wasn’t being racist. She’s friends with them. Jesus Christ, get the fuck ova it.
Danny

People who see this as racist are so stupid. Even if it was used like how people are interpreting it to be, I still wouldn’t call that racist. I have a black friend who says it all the time obviously and doesn’t care if I say it. As long as you’re not using it in a mean, racist way it shouldn’t matter.
Big sean is mine

I really dont think its that big of a deal considering they are froends. But then again you just cannot get away with saying the N word if you white, SMDH, its 2012 people.
Come on People

Well, hello… it IS the name of the song. So, what was she supposed to do, censor herself and not say the name of the song ’cause as a white woman she isn’t even allowed to repeat that? Geez – PC police going crazy on twitter.
Jamesfamer2008

Doesn’t make any difference to me, that’s the title of the Damn song. What was she supposed to say?? They’re yelling it over and over in the song, they sang 11 times in a row..
G2B

Unfortunately those who are offended are too stupid to realize this was the name of the song even if FO REAL was added……I have an idea lets all start an outrage about all those who are outraged and the cycle will go on and on and on, if the word is so f**kin offensive then why do “some” people feel they have the ability to use it? Aren’t we supposed to be in a world with equality if so then we all should be able to use words as we choose without all this I’m so offended Bull S**t
Anonymous

I don’t see the problem here, its a song lyric and is used commonly by todays artists. If they didn’t want the word to be repeated they wouldn’t have used it.
Anonymous

So, where’s the controversy? It’s the name of the song & meant no disrespect to anyone with that. People just want to start some kind of drama when there is none.
Tinaaga1968

whether you’re black or white it’s a disrespectful and disgraceful word to use and frankly she should know better.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JFEB2GU7Y2ZYVDSDEZRY3N2L5Y DRG

She is quite possibly the most clueless actress in the history of Hollywood…and that’s saying A LOT.
Krissu

I doubt she uses that word in her everyday language …. unlike Jay Z and Rihanna and Chris Brown and …
She quoted the name of the song. Different from calling someone like that!
Nick

Really? Paltrow the MOST clueless actress in the history of Hollywood? What Gwyneth Paltrow poster covered rock are you living under? Fucking stupid
Anonymous

No one should get away with saying it, regardless of what race they are. I personally hate that word & refuse to use nor will I let anyone around me use it. But you are right, it is 2012. So how about people stop making everything seem like it’s racially motivated.
Eyeroll

This is Gwyneth’s feeble attempt at being ironic. “Look! The song is Niggaz in Paris….and there’s really Niggaz in Paris! OMGagh!”. What is really ironic is Gwyneth’s is Jay-z and Kanye’s token white ho. If they were busboys she would snub them.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JFEB2GU7Y2ZYVDSDEZRY3N2L5Y DRG

Had she not been the daughter of established show business professionals, she would have never even made it into an office for an audition. You are the one kidding yourself. Okay you jo to Shakespeare in Love. Good for you.
Independent Mind

This is silly! The name if the song is “Niggas in Paris”!!!
If Jay Z and Kanye are stupid enough to name
A song this, don’t blame the people for saying the name!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1140040897 Robert Schiele

Personally, I think the whole PC thing has gotten way, way out of hand. There is (or there’s supposed to be) such a thing as free speech, and if some people’s way of exercising that constitutional right upsets some people or hurts their feelings, that’s just too damned bad. Besides, where the whole n-word thing is concerned, I’ve heard countless African-Americans use it themselves either as a way of describing what they consider to be African-American “trash” or in the case of many hip-hop and rap “artists” simply because they apparently like to use the word.

The whole idea that the government can or should regulate “fairness” is idiotic from the start. This world isn’t fair. It never has been and it never will be, and no legislation can ever change that. It’s true that some people are discriminated against for appalling reasons, and I’m against that. But trying to regulate how people express themselves, even if their method of self-expression is hateful to some, is and always has been un-American. If everyone isn’t free to express himself or herself as he or she chooses, then ultimately no one is.
Nick

Bitch, please!
Nick

Freedom of speech hasn’t gone anywhere, but others have the same freedom to jump down your throat about what you said if they don’t like it.
Niggazblackmamaassesss

niggaz stinks
Anonymous

Just people that wanting to perpetuate racism. Sad, but that word is demeaning and shouldn’t b used at all, but, as long as rappers put that word in every song 50X, blacks shouldn’t cry when white ppl use it in that context!
Trinty

AMEN!
Medicn

I am “Black “Gweneth has permission from me…Good god stop given that word so much POWER… over you.
cinchi

While I agree that anyone who is not black should never use that word, when a black person who is marketing his music to everyone, not just black people, puts it in the song title, it does make it kindof impossible for whites, latinos, or asians to not use the word in the context of the song title which is what Gwyneth did. She used it in the context of the title of his song and meant it as a celebration of his music. Blacks should be offended when the word is used, but not in this instance.
Tinaaga1968

I don’t believe for a second that Gwyneth was being racist. My point is the word sets off most people and there is no need for anyone to use it, especially in a song, as there is nothing entertaining about it.
Nick

Agree 100%
Persianpickle

How is the song announced when being played? Give it up for *** in Paris? I can’t stand the snobby Ms fishstixs Paltrow,but,she was saying the title.
Brenda

Just a bunch of trouble makers having a field day, Stupid. The only people involved in this are saying nothing. If they are not complaining, why should anyone else? It just gives idiots a pot to stir.
dolman

People need to get over calling whites racist everytime something happens. It’s getting old. It’s the name of the song…she was just repeating it. Fact is, blacks who continue to use the word nigga, are IGNORANT!
Knowledge101

For educational sakes; she’s saying “PROPS UP” to the damn song — “Niggas in Paris” is a WICKED sound track!
Anonymous

Don’t rappers use the word? Enough said.
Gennybean20

she’s on stage with them.. they’re clearly friends. most people who are racist don’t have friendships with people of the color they’re racist against!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

Love GP, but she should know better, in her position and hanging out w/folks of color she should be street savvy no fopa’s…If I were hanging out w/Jewish folk I would know never to tweet…I got a $1,000 bag for $850 I JEWED THEM DOWN, when in doubt, DON’T!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

Love GP, but she should know better, in her position and hanging out w/folks of color she should be street savvy no fopa’s.. Gwen is Jewish and If I were hanging out w/Jewish folk I would know never say/tweet…I got a $1,000 bag for $850 I JEWED THEM DOWN, when in doubt, DON’T! Nuf said!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

I so agree w/u YYYYYYYYYYYY, as Richard Pryor said I went to Africa and never heard the word Nigger used once, he said he never used it again…he realized that “he was not a nigger because he was BLACK”
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

JZ made a comment on an interview that he doesn’t have a problem w/the word nigger or people saying it…he said I WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED BY WORDS…so I guess that’s Y he wrote the song, I personally feel it is used for no good reason so Y use it at all
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

I don’t like the use of the word either but personally I believed she meant no harm or disrespect…they are more like family best friends even…I’m sure she wouldn’t hurt them especially in word or even deed…we are sensitive to the word bc of the past usage of it…I personally hate using the word, I don’t even think of the word but I don’t hang w/J, B
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

No I mean if she were racist Y would she hang w/them…bad choice of words for the public maybe but I’m sure it’s no harm done…we do live in AMERICA so there is still much racism and people take offense but I’m sure she meant NONE!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

No, I don’t think that Eyeroll, she’s Beyonce’s friend so some folks just are attracted to one another…we’re not talking about them being bus boys or anything else, they enjoy each other, they vibe and they hang…we gotta remember when ur rich it’s not white or black it’s GRREEEEEEEN!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604796660 DeBora Wealthy Gross

I so agree w/u Robert very well said!
Anonymous

In this case that’s between the Carters and Paltrow.

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http://profile.yahoo.com/4IXB4G2DVBBRZ6HLFLZN4CU3DI Shauntae

What?White Folks think black people dont have a right to get pissed off, take a stand for something .?! What ? Are we suppose to roll over and say its okay .. HELL NAW its not okay ! Especially right after the TRAYVON situation, White people better wake up , and realize blacks are getting real tired of mess. With TRAYVON and everything else going on , a race war is coming fast
http://profile.yahoo.com/4IXB4G2DVBBRZ6HLFLZN4CU3DI Shauntae

I am not saying its kool for black folks to say it to one another, however I dont suggest white people or anyone thats not apart of the black community ever say it .. As GWEN she needs to watch her mouth.. As the black community we understand what it means amongst each other.. TRUST it doesnt mean the same thing , when whites use the word. Bottom line the word need to b put to rest .. FOOD FOR THOUGHT : HONKIES IN PARIS FOR REAL ! IS THIS kOOL?
http://twitter.com/Skwirrlmaster Silky Johnson

Yes it’s just fine. Quit whining and feeling fucking sorry for yourselfs for shit that was 200 years ago. White people are still slaves in Eastern Europe. There is a thing called human trafficking that is still very real.

It’s a fucking word. NIGGA, NIGGA, NIGGA. HONKY, CRACKER, ALBINO, WASP. ITS A FUCKING WORD.
http://twitter.com/Skwirrlmaster Silky Johnson

Trayvon is a piece of shit who got caught stealing other peoples jewelry and got shot by a Mexican.
http://twitter.com/Skwirrlmaster Silky Johnson

And if a Race War were to happen… Do you realizes who makes up all the COMBAT ARMS side of the military? WHITE PEOPLE. Blacks are in the military but they are fucking truck drivers and mechanics. White people are 9/10s of the combat arms forces. They are 9/10s of the SWAT teams. A Race war would be the end of black America so watch what you wish for. I live in a black neighborhood and I guarantee you everybody knows not to fuck with me.
http://twitter.com/Skwirrlmaster Silky Johnson

Thank you dude. Its a word. People need to grow up and move the fuck on.
http://twitter.com/Skwirrlmaster Silky Johnson

HA. Why am I not surprised Jigga doesn’t give a shit about a stupid word.
Frank

Maybe she just really hates niggers.
Zippylou

Black folks need to take an ethic sensitivity course or something. Yea she said it, so what! They weren’t offended, she obviously is not that stupid to be throwing that word around knowing an ass whooping is sure to follow. We are too damn sensitive. If you get mad every time you THINK someone is being racist, then take your simple ass back to African and be pro black by your damn self! Crazy!!! I’m black and I could care less about any person using the N word as long as it’s not in a malicious way.
Kngcezer

I think niggas need to stop being so sensitive.
Anonymous

nobody cares what gwyneth says or does. she will take any publicity good or bad.
so hard up to be noticed
Anonymous

that’s correct she is trying to be trash. let her go live in harlem and hang out there
lets see how long she would last with her hip lingo.
Anonymous

that’s the point he was black miss Gwyneth is a want to be black.
Anonymous

know better, she does did it to out more attention on herself . She is so shallow.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Ravi-Singh/100000470306973 Ravi Singh

man leave that girl alone. it’s the title of the song!!!!

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