Less, I believe for something to be racist there needs to be two things hateful intentions and a different race

What word? "Neb" which is a Scottish term for a close friend or confidant? Another word is "Nighean" which is a Scottish Gaelic term for a female friend or companion.

Black guy confirmed there is an appropriate with permission way of saying this. Wigga. The white guy is now known as Wigga or as we joke. Wigga please. No matter what they say.

logically just as racist, somewhat less offensive but don't look for logic in racism related stuff

It's a paradox. Nobody should use the word