Telvin Osborne Once Said He’d Rather Sleep With a Dog Than a Black Woman—Now He’s Dead, and Social Media Has Thoughts

The fatal shooting of Telvin Osborne has ignited a storm of reactions across social media, not only due to the circumstances of his death but also because of his past comments disparaging Black women. Many online users have expressed mixed feelings, with some showing no sympathy for Osborne, citing his own words as evidence of deep-seated self-hatred.

The Tragic Death of Telvin Osborne

Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old father from Burke County, Georgia, was shot and killed by his 28-year-old girlfriend, Hannah Cobb. Initially, Cobb claimed the shooting was accidental, stating she had been cleaning her firearm after a night out at a club. However, after further investigation and mounting public outrage, authorities charged her with involuntary manslaughter.

Sheriff Alfonzo Williams reported that the shooting followed a night of drinking and a heated argument between Osborne and Cobb. While details of their altercation remain under investigation, social media users have focused on a different aspect of the case—Osborne’s documented disdain for Black women and his apparent preference for white women.

Controversial Comments Resurface

Following news of Osborne’s death, past statements attributed to him began circulating online, sparking heated debates. A resurfaced quote, allegedly from Osborne, stated:

“I’ll f a dog before I f* a Black b**h. It gotta be a white dog tho.”

This statement, along with other remarks praising white women while denigrating Black women, has fueled a polarizing response to his death. Some social media users expressed sadness over his tragic fate, while others pointed out what they saw as the irony of his demise at the hands of the very demographic he exalted.

Social Media Reactions

The online response has been overwhelmingly critical, with many users condemning Osborne’s words and suggesting that his fate was the result of internalized racism.

One Twitter user expressed disappointment, revealing a personal connection to Osborne:

“This one hurts because this is my man’s family but I still gotta tell the truth. Ole boy Telvin was on some coon st with his praise of the white womens. This is just like that Nigerian dude that got poked up by his white ‘blessing’ then we found all the ‘akatas’. Damn, Telbo…”

Another user explicitly called for Black women to withhold sympathy, pointing to his past remarks:

“Black women, remember to drink water and mind your business when it comes to sympathy for Telvin Osborne being killed by his white girlfriend, Hannah Cobb. He hated you and left the proof. Good riddance to both of them.”

A different perspective highlighted the broader issue of self-hatred disguised as preference:

“I don’t care about anyone having preferences (I have one), but there’s something wrong with most Black men who have a preference, as they almost always invariably say things like this. And look what happened to him. #TelvinOsborne. And she’s not even a pretty white woman at that.”

Another user criticized the underlying psychology of such views:

“A lot of men are like Telvin Osborne. They say dating white women is their ‘preference’ when in reality, it’s just their hatred for Black women. But let someone speak about their Black mother that way. You can date white women without having to disparage Black women.”

The Bigger Conversation: Self-Hatred and Racial Preferences

Osborne’s case has reopened discussions about internalized racism and the ways in which some individuals distance themselves from their own racial identity. Many have pointed out that there is a stark difference between having a dating preference and actively degrading one’s own race.

In the Black community, particularly among men, there is an ongoing debate about whether certain preferences are rooted in genuine attraction or in social conditioning that equates whiteness with desirability. Osborne’s statements exemplify an extreme case of this issue, leading some to argue that his tragic end was a direct consequence of the mindset he promoted.

Justice for Telvin Osborne?

While Cobb has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, many are questioning whether justice will truly be served. Some argue that her actions were intentional and should be met with harsher legal consequences. Others believe that Osborne’s past rhetoric has tainted public perception of the case, making it unlikely that his death will receive the same level of outrage as other domestic violence incidents.

As the investigation continues, one thing is certain—Osborne’s case has sparked a broader discussion about race, self-worth, and the consequences of the ideologies we choose to uphold. Whether one mourns his passing or views it as a cautionary tale, the conversation surrounding his life and death is far from over.