Usher Releases Statement, Apologizes for Chris Brown Comments

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Usher just released a statement late Tuesday, March 3, apologizing for the comments he made toward fellow singer Chris Brown. "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," Usher says in the statement. "The intentions were not to pass judgment and we meant no harm. I respect and wish the best for all parties involved."

Usher recently talked about Chris Brown's photos, which showed the troubled singer smiling and jet-skiing in Miami, with some other men in a recording studio. "I'm a little disappointed in this photo," he said. "After the other photo [of Rihanna's bruised face posted by TMZ]? C'mon, Chris. Have a little bit of remorse, man. The man's on jet skis? Like, just relaxing in Miami?"

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