The use of the n word has changed.
It used to be used by people of other races to insult Americans of African Descent.
Now, my observation is that it is mostly used by Americans of African Descent to address other Americans of African Descent.
All young people want to be cool and use the common slang.
If it is a bad word, then it is a bad word for everyone, including Americans of African Descent.
That's as far as I got with this drivel.