Said usually when at a loss for words to describe the sighting of a black person (usually male) who possesses indescribably awesome attributes or qualities such as wearing a cool hat, keepin' a ho in line, beatin' down the white oppressors or just generally being ghetto and black.
Some popular Righteous Nigs include -
Samuel L Jackson
Laurence Fishburne
Tupac
Snoop
Dre
That Black Guy That Plays Drums For Jason Mraz

Note: Can also be adapted to suit the user's mood - Righteous Nog, Righteous Negro, Righteous Niglett/Noglett (in the case of younger Righteous Nigs), Righteous Blacker, Righteous Nig Nog Nag (in case of truly awe-inspiring negro qualities warranting the use of the highest negro compliment).
Guy 1 - *Oh wow, fuck yeah.*
Guy 2 - *What?*
Guy 1 - *You seen this awesome negro dancin'?*
Guy 2 - *Yeah he's truly amazing.*
Guy 1 - *A righteous nig indeed.* (Satisfied smile)

Or

Guy 1 - *That Morgan Freeman he's so cool, ya know just the way he smiles an' shit just so awe-inspiring, a truly Righteous Nig*
Guy 2 - *And the fact that he's in EVERY FILM EVER MADE. Righteous or what?*
(Synchronised satisfied smile)
by YouDroppedYourGayCard October 17, 2009
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