KTLA Apologizes After N-Word Tweet Sparks Outrage, Blames ‘Technical Error’

KTLA Apologizes After N-Word Tweet Sparks Outrage, Blames ‘Technical Error’

KTLA issued an apology Friday after tweeting the N-word from its official X account, blaming a “technical error.”

The offensive post was quickly screenshotted and circulated before being deleted. KTLA explained, “While adding language filters… an offensive word [was] accidentally shared.” But users weren’t buying it. One wrote, “That’s your excuse? Someone typed the word and hit send.”

Another said, “KKKTLA just took their white hood off.” A user added, “If KTLA doesn’t have a person of color running its social media… today would be a good day to declare it will hire one ASAP.”

 

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KTLA says it’s investigating.

Did y’all catch this nasty tweet?