Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp is under heavy fire for repeatedly saying the n-word in an Instagram video.
Schnapp plays Will Byers, one of the youngsters in the Netflix hit series who was taken by an otherworldly monster in the first season of the show.
In the second and third seasons, Will tries struggles to return to his normal life as he and his friends continue to keep the vicious creatures at bay.
The 15-year-old actor was seen in a video from last year singing the 2019 song Freaky Friday by Chris Brown and appears to have said the n-word numerous times while giving his rendition.
Reacting to the clip, thousands of fans expressed their disgust, with the hashtag #NoahSchappIsOver trending subsequently. But the star claimed that he was only saying ‘neighbor’ and not the n-word.
The video was originally posted by a friend of Schnapp’s who was remembering their time together at summer camp last summer.
Taking to his Instagram story to defend himself, Schnapp denied ever saying the n-word.
“Hi guys. Recently a video from last summer has gotten out of me dancing and singing a song while singing the word “neighbor” over the n-word.
I would truly never say the n-word and I’m not the type of person. I genuinely have never used that word in my life.
Using the word “neighbor” in that song was just something my camp friends and I did,’ he continued.
I hope you all understand I could never even think about doing that. My friends also would never post a video, or support me, if I was saying that slur without hesitation.
I apologize for using a replacement word. It is not my place to use one and I should have kept my mouth shut. I understand why it is found offensive and I am so sorry.”
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