In a recent incident that has sparked outrage, a social media influencer named Lilly Gaddis became the center of controversy after using a racial slur in a viral TikTok video.
TikToker lost her job after saying the n-word in a viral video, refusing to give an apology
Gaddis, a white woman, was discussing the topic of "gold diggers" when she made the inappropriate remark, refusing to apologize for her actions.
In the video, Gaddis was heard stating, 'Everyone I know that is married right now is married to broke-a** n*****."
In addition to using the racial slur, Lilly Gaddis also made other offensive comments.
She referred to women as "dumb w*****" and made negative remarks about "immigrants fresh off the boat looking for a green card."
People reacted strongly and quickly to Lilly Gaddis' comments. Gaddis acknowledged the negative response, saying that the backlash made her think deeply, but she still did not care.
Her unwillingness to apologize made her viewers even more angry.
Her company immediately fired Lilly after her clip had gone viral.
Rophe of the Carolinas, the company where Gaddis worked as a marketing and sales manager, quickly took action.
They released a statement announcing that Gaddis was 'no longer with the company,' emphasizing their commitment to fostering a 'diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment
The company Rophe of the Carolinas said that Lilly Gaddis' actions were very serious.
They said that they are owned and run by an African American woman and are an immigrant-owned business.
They said they dealt with the situation as quickly as they could. The company wants to regain the trust and support of its community, which was shaken by this bad incident.
On the other hand, Gaddis has claimed that her constitutional right to free speech has been infringed upon.
However, many have argued that the consequences she faces are the result of her rude actions and the impact they had on her employer and the border community.
It wasn’t just that word she said, she said a few hateful and ignorant things. Of course she was fired because who would want someone representing a company like that, one user said.
I mean it was clearly obvious that she was wanting the outrage to gain notoriety and build a platform upon it. People have obliged and she has now got exactly what she wanted. It really was that obvious guys, the second user commented.
Freedom of Speech doesn't mean Freedom from consequences, the third user said.
Influencers will say and do anything for views. It’s honestly best to not interact with them, share the videos, comment etc why give them the attention they desperately crave, another explained.
Previously, a worker was also fired after complaining about her job in a TikTok video.
A Gen Z worker named Brielle Asero from New Jersey went viral on TikTok for sharing her struggles adapting to a 9-to-5 job.
However, she was later fired after the video complaining about her job went viral.
Asero said this was not her fault - she had found a job at a startup company after graduating, and always completed her work well, even being praised by her boss as one of the smartest people he works with.
But she was suddenly fired after her complaint video went viral. Now, Asero is facing financial difficulties, as she has no savings.
The next hiring process won't start until January 2, leaving her with at least 3 weeks without a job, which she says she cannot afford to wait for.
She expressed disappointment, saying the 9-to-5 job didn't pay enough for her to live on despite her best efforts.
