As we previously reported, the Boonies Skateboards boss Tim Pool had enough of YouTube skater Joa "Gifted Hater" Field for spreading hate, harming the skateboarding community, and encouraging the Gifties to spread the negativity online.
Now, Gifted Hater is catching serious backlash online after a clip surfaced of him using the N word on camera during a podcast appearance.
The moment spread quickly across social media, with viewers debating not just what he said, but why he felt comfortable saying it in the first place.
For a lot of people, the issue is simple. That word carries a long and painful history, and it is widely understood that it is not for everyone to use.
Hearing it come from someone outside that context didn’t sit right, and some of the Gifties felt disappointed watching someone they followed cross that line so openly.
Some of his supporters are split.
A portion of the Gifties are defending him, saying he gets a pass since he is seen as a voice in skateboarding.
Others are not letting it slide at all.
There are fans saying they feel uncomfortable now and questioning if they want to keep supporting him after this.
Critics are being much more direct.
A lot of people online are calling the moment disrespectful and unnecessary, especially since it happened on a public platform where he knew people would hear it.
It is not just about a mistake, but about awareness and responsibility.
At the same time, there are people asking for context.
Some want to see the full podcast before judging, while others are waiting to see if Gifted Hater addresses the situation or apologizes. Right now, that response is a big factor in how this plays out.
Moments like this tend to stick, especially in the skateboarding community, where clips can spread fast and opinions form even faster.
Whether this ends up being something he can move past or something that sticks with his reputation depends a lot on what happens next and how he chooses to handle it.