It’s never okay to refer to another person as a racial slur. But when a racially insensitive term is used, it can make for a seriously awkward moment.

Justin Bieber has social media abuzz after multiple media sources alleged the Pop star used the “N word” in a song leaked onto the Internet.

Waka Flocka is known for the heightened level of energy he possesses in his music. This is, in turn, makes for a very turnt up experience at concerts.

CNN Don Lemon favors the use of racial slurs by journalists. Lemon issued his thoughts in response to the heat CNN correspondent Susan Candiotti took after uttering “f***ing n***er” after reading a FaceBook post by 19-year-old Jacob C. England, a suspect in the Tulsa shootings.

Good Music’s Kid Cudi plans to release an album absent of obscenities and the “N-word.” In an era where “dirty language” is common usage in the genre, Kid Cudi’s announcement is raising some eyebrows.