Barbie Bassett, a white Mississippi news anchor, was removed from the air after reciting Snoop Dogg lyrics during a live broadcast.

She recited a popular phrase of the rap god while talking about his line of wine during the broadcast, and has not been seen on the show since the incident on March 8.

Bassett said: “fo shizzle, my nizzle”, while plugging the Cali Wine Collection and launch of his Snoop Cali Blanc variety.

Snoop Dogg is arguably the most beloved pop icon in the world, he transcends race, age, politics, and religion. The icon’s fans, from one to 91, will take advantage of any opportunity to recite his phrases and lyrics. We all wish we were rolling down the street, smoking indo, sippin’ on gin and juice and hanging out with the Doggfather.

The middle-aged Bassett probably didn’t have a clue that “nizzle” is a derivative of the N-word, and may be considered offensive if it emanates from the mouth of a white person.

But nigga, please! Bassett was just paying homage to Snoop by uttering the catchy phrase. She should not have been fired; the management of the TV station needs to chill the F out, smoke some indo and listen to some classic Snoop records.