Baker Rosen, son of prominent real estate mogul Aby Rosen, recently found himself at the center of a racial controversy that has stirred widespread outrage on social media.
Key Takeaways
- Recently, Baker Rosen the son of Aby Rosen allegedly used a racial slur directed at a Black girl.
- One of her friends recorded the video of Baker and his friends which is now going viral on social media.
- Baker has deactivated his social media account.
Known primarily through his father’s status in New York City’s elite circles, Baker Rosen’s name is now trending for far different reasons.
A video recently surfaced online where Baker allegedly used a racial slur directed at a Black girl while he and his friends were passing by her group.
The video, shared by popular social media activist @thatdaneshguy on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, has quickly gone viral, sparking a heated discussion around Baker Rosen.
The controversy began when Baker and his friends were allegedly passing by a group of young women, and Baker was accused of directing a racial slur at a black woman in the group.
In response, one of the young women’s friends started recording the group, capturing not only Baker but also the reactions of his friends as the incident unfolded.
In the video, Baker’s friends appear visibly uncomfortable and even horrified by the situation.
One of his friends pleads with the girl with an apology.
He is also seen shouting to Baker, “Go to bed,” as if to urge Baker to step away from the confrontation.
However, the video doesn’t contain the exact problematic slur spoken by Baker, which could have been strong proof against him.
Public’s Reaction Towards Baker Rosen’s Alleged Racist Behavior
The public backlash has been swift and intense.
Many users have expressed their disappointment and frustration, not only with Baker’s alleged behavior but with the broader issues of privilege and entitlement that they believe incidents like this represent.
However, after the incident, it appears that Baker Rosen has deactivated his social media accounts.
Additionally, his father Aby Rosen also has made his Instagram account private.
By making his Instagram private, Aby Rosen may be seeking to shield himself and his family from the escalating attention.
This incident involving Baker Rosen has shed light on the powerful role of social media in calling out alleged instances of racism, especially when they involve figures tied to privilege and wealth.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Baker is now 18 years old.
- Baker Rosen’s mother, Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist.