yesDo you need to be a certain "level" of Black to say it? He is black, so why can't he say it? I thought it was a term of endearment anyways so what is the problem?

What kind of "character" must you have to say it? Is the word only supposed to be used by black people of a specific socio-economic level? You can not say it if you grew up outside of the hood?yes
its no reason to say certain words if they are not in your character
just like I wouldn't expect my grandmother to say dead ass or some other slang
yes
its no reason to say certain words if they are not in your character
just like I wouldn't expect my grandmother to say dead ass or some other slang