Nakers, I stuttered: MSNBC reporter denies saying N-word while covering Kobe Bryant’s passing
An MSNBC reporter on Sunday (Jan 26)Â denied allegations that she used the N-word while reporting on the death of basketball legend, Kobe Bryant.
Allison Morris was on air discussing Bryant’s importance to the Los Angeles Lakers when it is alleged that she uttered the racial slur.
“It seems like he was just the kind of athlete, the kind of star that was perfectly cast on the Los Angeles,†said Morris prior to the alleged use of the N-word.
Clips of the live newscast, shared online, sent social media users into a frenzy, with many calling for the American cable television to fire Morris. Morris immediately took to Twitter to explain herself, noting that she had stuttered on air and apologized for the confusion.
Earlier today, while reporting on the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s passing, I unfortunately stuttered on air, combining the names of the Knicks and the Lakers to say “Nakers.†Please know I did not & would NEVER use a racist term. I apologize for the confusion this caused.— Alison Morris (@AlisonMorrisNOW)
Earlier today, while reporting on the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s passing, I unfortunately stuttered on air, combining the names of the Knicks and the Lakers to say “Nakers.†Please know I did not & would NEVER use a racist term. I apologize for the confusion this caused.— Alison Morris (@AlisonMorrisNOW) January 26, 2020
The reporter’s tweet, which was aimed at clarifying what had happened, was not well received by some on Twitter, who went on to further bash Morris for lying.
Like hell you did! What in the world is a Naker anyway? There’s definitely an i sound in there — Bianca Ÿ•¸ Webber (@StarletWebber)
Like hell you did! What in the world is a Naker anyway? There’s definitely an i sound in there — Bianca Ÿ•¸ Webber (@StarletWebber) pic.twitter.com/BoAphz7tXAJanuary 26, 2020
