whitgirl09 wrote:
He probably learned it from watching BET.

(note: I am black)
Like Quincy mentioned in the aftermath of Mayer's stupid statements we (the black community) have let it become "normal" and we should take responsibility. I for one NEVER use the word, even with an "a". Rap music and other popular culture have made it "okay". Makes me sad. Until we stop using it everyone else will.
That's the way I feel about the word wetback. I am Mexican-American and I hate that word. I don't use it for anyone, no matter how mad I am, because I feel like I give it more power.