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Whoopi Goldberg speaks out against censorship and rude behavior on live TV.

Whoopi Goldberg defended weatherwoman Barbie Bassett, who was fired from Mississippi news station WLBT for quoting a Snoop Dogg lyric on air. Goldberg criticized the station's decision and said it's hard to keep up with ever-changing social rules. She also called for people to be allowed to take responsibility for their mistakes. Bassett has refrained from commenting on the incident, but previously apologized on air in 2022 for using insensitive language. WLBT has not issued a public statement on the matter.

via New York Post |

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Charlamagne tha God defends news anchor removed for quoting Snoop Dogg on air.

Radio and television host Charlamagne tha God has defended WLBT anchor Barbie Bassett, who has not been on air since quoting Snoop Dogg live on air on March 8. Charlamagne questioned the decision to take Bassett off the air, saying that quoting hip-hop slang should not be a reason for firing someone. WLBT has not commented on the situation, and Bassett has not released a statement.

via Clarion Ledger|

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Mississippi News Anchor Fired for Quoting Snoop Dogg Lyric on Air

Barbie Bassett, a Mississippi journalist and meteorologist, has not appeared on air since early March after using a racially insensitive term from a Snoop Dogg lyric on air. Bassett was reprimanded in October 2022 for insensitive comments and apologized at the time. WLBT has not made any public comment on the matter, and Bassett's bio has been removed from the WLBT website. Social media comments have been mixed on Bassett's departure, with some saying the station overreacted and others highly critical of Bassett's comments.

via USA TODAY|

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Mississippi News Anchor Removed for Quoting Snoop Dogg on Air

TV news anchor Barbie Bassett has not been on air since March 8 after using a Snoop Dogg phrase, "Fo shizzle, my nizzle," on air. This is not the first time Bassett has caused controversy, having previously made a comment about a black reporter's "grandmammy." She has not commented on her absence, and the station has not provided any information.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Mississippi News Anchor Punished for Quoting Snoop Dogg on Air

Mississippi news anchor Barbie Bassett may have lost her job after quoting Snoop Dogg's catchphrase "Fo shizzle, my nizzle" on air while discussing the rapper's wine collection. While some have defended her, others have accused her of making racist comments in the past. WLBT has not commented on her employment status, but her bio has been removed from the station's website.

via OutKick |

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