re: #12 albusteve

Whenever you use the N-word, there are going to be serious consequences,” an A-list Hollywood record executive told Pop Tarts.
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“His comments were as offensive as you can get,” a label insider said. “Some African-American artists will definitely stand their ground and just write him off. Mayer’s comments are not only unacceptable, they’re illogical and totally irrational for somebody who is as smart as he is supposed to be.”

I think it’s kinda odd that Fox news is reporting this “outrage” relying mostly on anonymous sources. I don’t think it’s going to be that bad for him unless somebody uncovers some other racist agenda from him. He is a Ron Paul supporter so it’s a possibility.

He also does standup comedy and hangs out with comedians a lot so I suspect that he’s used to speaking in a less PC tone, as comedians tend to do. It’s also a possibility that this is a manufactured incident designed to generate publicity for himself.