ALLDAY PROJECT Tarzzan faces backlash for allegedly using racist slur in viral rap video
Tarzzan, member of co-ed K-pop group ALLDAY PROJECT, is under fire once again, this time over a viral video in which he allegedly says the N-word while rapping.
The 22-year-old idol was filmed during a guest appearance in a car, rapping along to “LIKE WEEZY” by Playboi Carti. Fans claim he replaced the word “boy” in the original lyrics with the racial slur.
The video, initially uploaded to TikTok and later removed from YouTube, quickly spread across social media. Critics pointed to this moment as further evidence of ongoing cultural appropriation by the idol, citing his use of braids, grills, and overall styling influenced by Black culture since his debut.
One user posted, “Everything about that Tarzzan guy should have gotten him cancelled even before his debut,” adding that he has never addressed previous criticisms. Another user said, “He has not issued a single apology or acknowledgement of his actions.”
Defenders of Tarzzan argue the video may have been misinterpreted.
The issue gained further traction when a fake apology, styled as an official statement surfaced online. The fan-made post referenced both the viral video and past allegations, falsely claiming Tarzzan had been removed from the group.
While not real, the message captured what many fans believed the company should address.
However, neither Tarzzan, ALLDAY PROJECT, nor their label THEBLACKLABEL has issued a public comment or apology regarding the incident.
