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Mississippi news anchor Barbie Bassett gets fired after quoting Snoop Dogg's "fo-shizzle my nizzle". Was it racism, ignorance, or just a case of the tone-deaf society that exists.
Topics Discussed:
- Anchor Barbie Bassett removed from air for Snoop Dogg slang
- Is being tone deaf a form of racism?
- Jonathan Majors arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman
- People who post everything on social media
- Nobody lives in the moment anymore
- Is artificial intelligence replacing rappers?
- Can A.I be racist?
- Why is society so tone deaf?
Referenced Links:
Jonathan Majors Arrest: Marvel Studios Reportedly 'Discussing Options' With Actor's Agent (thedirect.com)
Mississippi news anchor pulled off air after quoting Snoop Dogg: ‘Fo shizzle’ | Fox News
Tech entrepreneur uses AI to change his voice into Kanye West’s (musictech.com)
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