2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day – Panel
In addition to saying that NBC stood for "N--ger Better C'mon," Nick said:"Y'all see my face on on americas got talent. Like, 'This next crazy motherf--ker coming to the stage gonna be juggling blindfolded with knives and shit. So, n--gas be careful!' But I can't say that. I can't talk like that, 'cause that would mess up the white money. I almost f-cked it up, too. On the finale, did y'all see that? I wore a turban on that motherf--ker. We go all kinds of calls and complaints."
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“America’s Got Talent” Post Show Red Carpet
Nick added that he had been threatened with being "punished for a joke," saying: "NBC believed that I was in breach of contract because I had disparaged their brand. In my defense, I would ask how so? Or is this just another way to silence and control an outspoken voice who often battles the establishment?"
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The comic's farewell message finally declares that NBC bosses were practicing censorship, saying: "I will not stand for it. My moral principles will easily walk away from the millions of dollars they hang over my head. It's never been about the money for me" — adding: "What is difficult to walk away from is the fans, the people who love me on the show."