Riley Revokes Birkan’s “N‑Word Pass” and Demands He Stop Using the Term Because It’s Racist

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  Former 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days cast member Riley Diego rarely inserts himself into franchise drama, but when something touches him personally, he doesn’t stay silent. 


This week, Riley felt compelled to speak out after fellow cast member Birkan repeatedly used a racist slur during a recent social‑media livestream. Birkan not only said the word but doubled down, insisting he had an “N‑pass” and refusing to apologize — a stance that shocked viewers, especially coming from a white Turkish man. Fans already disliked Birkan’s behavior on the show, and his online conduct has only made things worse, with many saying his true personality comes out every time he goes live.


Birkan uses the N word on live yet again
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Birkan attempted to justify his behavior by claiming that if fans mock his Turkish name by calling him “beer can,” then he is entitled to use the slur in return — framing it as an “eye for an eye.” After backlash erupted, he doubled down again, saying he would not stop using the term until people stopped teasing his name. He also claimed that fellow cast member Stig from Belize had privately “given him permission,” insisting they were close friends and that no racism was involved. His dismissive attitude toward the word’s history and impact triggered strong reactions across the fandom, with many calling his logic ignorant, insensitive, and deeply out of touch.




Riley Diego eventually stepped in, posting a public message demanding that Birkan stop using the term altogether. In a repost shared by fan page 90dayfiance_alexapomegranate, Riley said that even though he doesn’t watch or follow the show anymore, he has seen the videos circulating online and felt obligated to speak up. He made it clear that it doesn’t matter if Birkan’s friend Stig allowed the word in private — using it publicly on social media is unacceptable. Riley urged Birkan to respond to online trolls with intelligence rather than resorting to racist language, reminding him that the term carries a dark, painful history far beyond petty internet arguments. He ended by firmly stating that no “pass” from one person overrides the broader Black community, and the word should never be thrown around in public.

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