Ross argued that “everyone” uses the N-word in 2025.
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Adin Ross drew widespread criticism over the weekend after admitting that he uses the N-word—remarks he delivered plainly and without hesitation, immediately triggering backlash across social media.
During a Friday (Nov. 28) livestream, Ross revealed that he uses the N-word when listening to Hip-Hop. “I’m not going to lie to you guys. I’m not fake,” the 25-year-old told his viewers.
“Whenever I listen to rap music… there’s times where I say it. But me not saying it on stream, like, I have rapped songs before saying the word. I’m not a pu**y, and I’ll tell you guys that.”
Adin Ross is seen in attendance during the UFC Fight Night event at Amalie Arena on December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
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He went on to argue that the behavior is far more common among creators than publicly acknowledged.
“Allegedly, I believe that every single streamer f**king says it,” he said of his contemporaries. He also argued that anyone claiming otherwise is full of f**king bullsh*t.’”
Ross then doubled down: “I’m just saying… I’m pretty sure everyone f**king says it. Let’s be real here.”
The comments were swiftly condemned, adding to a long list of controversies surrounding the streamer.
Adin Ross attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Industry figures including Sexyy Red, DDG, and Duke Dennis have previously confronted Ross for his repeated involvement with the slur, calling his use of the term offensive and inappropriate given his ethnic background.
Critics argued that his latest statements not only normalized harmful language but also attempted to shift blame to other streamers without evidence.
The uproar also resurfaced an earlier incident from this year, when popular streamer Kai Cenat disclosed that Ross’s manager, Taav, had called him the N-word.
(EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Adin Ross attends day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England.
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Cenat said that episode was the catalyst for severing ties with Ross altogether, noting that it reflected a broader pattern of behavior that has placed Ross at the center of multiple public disputes.
Together, Ross’s recent remarks and past controversies have renewed conversations about accountability, racial sensitivity, and the responsibilities of high-profile online personalities.
Watch a clip from Adin Ross’ livestream below.
