A word specifically created and originally almost exclusively used to insult Africans. Ironically, it is nowadays mostly used by that same group as an almost endearing term to refer to themselves and their associates (though usually with an altered spelling and pronunciation). The word is extremely taboo to
even say in American culture. Being accused of
even writing the word as a non-African (especially if you're White) is enough to damage a career severely. However, the
internet seems to only care about those in western countries who use the word and not the other incredibly
racist regions of the planet such as East Asia, who can't
even get along with those in the country
next to them. Let alone someone from another continent. In short, don't use this word if you're white and live in western Europe or the United States. If you're black though, enjoy the knowledge that
racist hicks who cry over you being able to live a decent life can have a good laugh whenever they see those they
hate call themselves by the same slurs used to degrade them in a misguided attempt at verbal revanchism. Just let the word die already.