Mar 4, 2009, 9:40 GMT
Usher issued a statement late Tuesday (March 3) apologizing for the comments he made toward Chris Brown, which appeared in a video posted by Jermaine Dupri.
Usher issued a statement late Tuesday (March 3) apologizing for the comments he made toward Chris Brown, which appeared in a video posted by Jermaine Dupri. "The comments made during a recent recording session amongst friends were taken out of context and blown out of proportion," the statement reads. "I apologize on behalf of myself and my friends if anyone was offended. The intentions were not to pass judgment and we meant no harm. I respect and wish the best for all parties involved." .. Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
"The comments made during a recent recording session amongst friends were taken out of context and blown out of proportion," the statement reads. "I apologize on behalf of myself and my friends if anyone was offended. The intentions were not to pass judgment and we meant no harm. I respect and wish the best for all parties involved."
Usher had insisted Chris Brown should show "a bit of remorse" following allegations he assaulted Rihanna.
The R'n'B singer made the comments after seeing photographs of Chris smiling on a jet ski while on holiday in Miami.
Referring to a leaked police picture which apparently shows Rihanna with a bruised and cut face following the altercation, Usher said: "I'm a little disappointed in this. After the other photo? C'mon, Chris. Have a little bit of remorse, man. The man is on a jet ski? Like, just relaxing in Miami?"
In the photographs, Chris is seen laughing in the sea and flexing his muscles.
Chris, 19, is accused of beating and choking Rihanna after they got into an argument in his rented silver Lamborghini on February 8.
He was charged with making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail.
After initially separating, the couple are believed to have reconciled after holding crisis talks at P. Diddy's Miami home last weekend.
Although Rihanna has decided not to press charges, Los Angeles police have confirmed they are still investigating the case and have not handed it over to the district attorney.
Chris' arraignment hearing is currently scheduled for tomorrow (05.03.09).
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