Neil Patrick Harris hosted the Tony Awards last night (June 9, 2013), which doesn’t sound very exciting — let’s face it, no one watches the Tonys — except, during the opening number, NPH may or may not have dropped the N-word. Yes, that N-word.

The Possible Neil Patrick Harris N-Word Fiasco

Neil was performing an eight-minute number with Mike Tyson to open the 2013 Tony Awards (which aired on CBS) when the maybe-N-word drop occurred. Here’s what he allegedly sang:

“In tandem like we planned ‘em, forgive me if it’s random, but Mike Tyson had a one-man show; let’s give the man a hand, and make things bigger — like, bigger. I’m here with Iron Mike — he’s a heavyweight, yo. We’re going bigger. Is I his [N-word?]?”

While it seems strange that Neil Patrick Harris would decide to drop the N-word in the middle of his hosting gig, perhaps he’s the kind of guy who’d do anything for a good rhyme…

Neil Patrick Harris Denies Singing N-Word At The Tonys

After news broke that Neil let the N-word slip during his Tonys performance, he took to Twitter, as any good celebrity would do, and vehemently denied the nasty accusation:

So, do you believe NPH? Or do you think he’s just trying to save his upcoming gig as host of the 2013 Emmy Awards (which will also air on CBS)?

WATCH: Neil Patrick Harris’ Tonys Opening W/ Mike Tyson

Watch the video of NPH’s Tony Awards performance for yourself, and let us know what the crap you think he might be saying at the 0:16 mark… because it sure sounds like he did, indeed, blast the N-word.

More On The Alleged Neil Patrick Harris N-Word Fiasco

• Neil Patrick Harris N-Word Drop At Tony Awards — TMZ
• Neil Patrick Harris Denies Report He Said N-Word During The Tonys — Hollywood Life
• Neil Patrick Harris N-Word: Actor Denies Reports, Responds Via Twitter (VIDEO) — Huffington Post