#disni**a! Madonna Slammed For Calling Her Son The "N- Word"!

Madonna says she had no idea people would take such offense over her use of the n-word yesterday.

Madge released a statement moments ago saying she's not a racist ... and her use of the hashtag "#disni**a" in reference to her son on Instagram Friday was not meant as a racial slur.

Madonna explains,

 "There's no way to defend the use of the word. It was all about intention ... It was used as a term of endearment toward my son who is white."

So we see Madonna has some swag.. "#disnigga" lol. But the disrespect is real for a lot of people. She is 55; she should know better, right?

For the record though, Madonna was speaking to her son who is white... but does have black children.