Tetairoa “Tet” McMillan has been in the news for something he said during a livestream: he used a racial slur (the N‑word) while gaming on stream, then later apologized publicly and called it inexcusable.

What he said on stream

From public reporting, the key points are:

  • McMillan was participating in an online gaming/livestream event (a charity Madden “Streamer Bowl” style tournament) with other streamers.
  • After making a big play in the game (an interception), he shouted the N‑word in the heat of the moment.
  • The other people on the stream appeared shocked and the clip was quickly clipped and shared widely across social platforms.

Outlets that covered it did not repeatedly print the exact slur, but they confirm it was the N‑word and describe it as a racial slur spoken on stream.

Many write‑ups characterize the moment as him “uttering a racial slur during a livestream” or “using the N‑word on stream” rather than quoting the full word.

His apology afterward

After backlash, McMillan issued a public apology and tried to clarify his stance.

  • He posted a statement on Instagram acknowledging what he said and taking responsibility.
  • In that message, he said there was “no excuse” for what he said and that he “sincerely apologize[s] for speaking thoughtlessly” and will “do better.”
  • Coverage emphasizes that he framed it as a mistake, expressed remorse, and promised to learn from it.

Context with his existing “comments” reputation

This isn’t the first time his words around football have gone viral, though those earlier incidents were about work habits, not slurs.

  • A pre‑draft video resurfaced where a younger McMillan said he didn’t really watch football or game film on his own.
  • When he entered the NFL, he later addressed that clip and said he was “young and dumb” when he made those comments and that he has matured.

So, in short: on this recent stream he shouted the N‑word after a play, which was captured and shared, and he has since publicly apologized, calling his own behavior unacceptable and promising to improve.

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