Gwyneth Paltrow ignited a firestorm of criticism after blasting the N-word to her one million Twitter followers this weekend ... while describing a Jay-Z and Kanye West concert in Paris.
Paltrow was rockin out Friday at the "Watch the Throne Tour" ... when she decided to send a twitter pic of herself on stage (above) with the rappers and the caption "Ni**as in paris for real." If you've been under a rock -- or if you're Kris Jenner -- that's the title of a Jay and Kanye song.
The tweet triggered a tidal wave of negative internet buzz ... with fans questioning whether Gwyneth was using the term in a derogatory way. GP later responded unapologetically, "Hold up. It's the title of the song!"
That said, Jay and Kanye did go on to perform their hit song "Ni**as in Paris" a whopping 11 times that night.
As a black woman, I am not offended. Gwyneth has never given me any reason to believe that she was a racist and she was just putting the title. What the hell was she supposed to type? "N words in Paris" ?? People can just get over it and stop trying to label everyone racist for the most miniscule of things.
I remember something similar happen to Alec Baldwin's daughter.
I get Gwyneth was only tweeting the title of the song but the context was off. I mean she post a pic along with the title.
When will white people understand that it just is NOT OK for them to use that word EVER. It will always be questioned and criticized because of the history. Just stop being stupid and keep it to your damn self. Have you not been taught respect and self control, like a civilized individual?
Gotta watch it, though.
