Veteran TV news anchor off the air after repeating phrase by rapper Snoop Dogg that includes slang for N-word
The host added that “she might not even know what ‘Nizzle’ means, yo ... that’s not a fireable offense. I hope she sues," the outlet reported.
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A veteran anchor of a Mississippi TV news station is off the air after repeating a phrase by rapper Snoop Dogg that includes slang for the N-word.
Journalist and meteorologist Barbie Bassett no longer is listed as a member of the WLBT-TV news team, the Clarion Ledger reported, adding that "social media reports suggest she has been removed from her morning anchor position for racially insensitive comments." ---More...
Mississippi news anchor Barbie Basset fired for saying “Fo Shizzle My Nizzle” live on air when discussing Snoop Dog new wine collection. She has been a news anchor at the company for over 20 years. ????????
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