Usher Apologizes For Chris Brown Comment

Access Hollywood - March 4, 2009 6:24 AM PST
Story photo: Usher Apologizes For Chris Brown CommentUsher performs at a Sony event at the International Consumer Electronics ShowGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Usher has apologized for his comments about photos of Chris Brown smiling while skimming the surf on a Jet Ski this past Saturday, just weeks after he was arrested after allegedly assaulting Rihanna in Los Angeles.

On Tuesday, MTV News reported that Usher commented on the Chris Brown photo on Jermaine Dupri 's YouTube channel, Living The Life.

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"I'm a little disappointed in this photo," Usher reportedly said according to MTV News. "After the other photo [of a woman believed to be Rihanna , following the incident, was posted on TMZ]? C'mon, Chris. Have a little bit of remorse, man. The man's on jet skis? Like, just relaxing in Miami?" Usher asked.

On Wednesday, Usher released a statement saying his comments were, "taken out of context and blown out of proportion."

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"The comments made during a recent recording session amongst friends were taken out of context and blown out of proportion. I apologize on behalf of myself and my friends if anyone was offended," the singer said in statement released to Access Hollywood.

"The intentions were not to pass judgment and we meant no harm. I respect and wish the best for all parties involved."

The photos, which emerged over the weekend showing Brown on the Jet Ski, were the first of the singing star since the incident.

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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Rihanna and Brown have reconciled and are once again romantically involved. They reportedly spent the weekend at a Star Island, Miami, and they are currently back in LA together.

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  • Delilah
    whatever
    report abuseposted June 13, 2009 1:26 AM PDT
  • sss
    It's very sad that Rihanna set this kind of example to the millions of young girls who look up to her. I, for one, will not be allowing my children to listen to her music anymore. Girls need strong women to be there examples, not abused women who go back to a man just because he sent her some expensive gifts. Very sad and very shameful.
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 1:22 PM PST
  • ZunnyM
    She is back with him????? She is soooooooooo stupid, she deserved what she got, and I'm sure she will get more of it too.
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 12:37 PM PST
  • JBean
    She is crazy to go back to this abuser. Sooner or later it going to happen again, and Rihanna may not be as lucky next time. Usher is right - he pretty much stated how most of us feel - he should be a little bit more "low key" right now after doing such a terrible thing to a woman.
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 12:36 PM PST
  • SERIOUS
    I KNEW SHE WOULD TAKE HIM BACK.....THEY ARE BOTH YOUNG WITH ISSUES. SHE SHOULD HAVE NEVER ADMITTED TO CHRIS BROWN BEING HER ABUSER IN THE FIRST PLACE. USHER SHOULD'NT HAVE APOLOGIZED, BUT WHEN YOU ARE IN THIS BUSINESS YOU HAVE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL. I THINK THEY BOTH SHOULD LOSE ALL ENDORSEMENTS
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 11:24 AM PST
  • Minky
    Usher, YOU aren't getting Chris Brown in trouble by telling the truth...DOH!! He already is!! Rhianna, let him go. How many "strikes" do you need before YOU'RE out...and Chris, I hope you rune into someone that's gonna bounce YOU around...
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 11:24 AM PST
  • comments
    Do not apologize bastard! everyone should look down on this idiot Chris Brown for doing what he did and then her tries to justify it saying he is seeking counsel from his FAMILY and pastor! What a crock of %@!*#! his family are the ones that taught this behavior was acceptable. People in the industry should be the ones that step up and say This is wrong and we do not support this behavior!
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 11:02 AM PST
  • Gwynaeth P
    It's probably all related to Chris Brown's court stuff.
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 11:00 AM PST
  • Martha C
    I totally agree with JUSCHILLIN there is always to sides to the a story for all we know those pictures are fake and that might not even be her in the picture looking all beat up.....
    report abuseposted March 4, 2009 4:20 PM PST
  • pelon
    never a fan of Usher but had new-found respect for him after his honest, direct comments about Brown being the punk he is. and now.....Usher is "apologizing". guess Brown isn't the only punk.
    report abuseposted March 4, 2009 3:52 PM PST
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