HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Usher has apologized for recent comments he made after seeing pictures of fellow R&B star Chris Brown jet skiing in Miami last weekend.
In a video for Jermaine Dupri's "Living the Life" series, Usher reportedly expressed his shock at seeing Brown playing around on the water, just weeks after the "Kiss Kiss" singer was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Rihanna.
"I'm a little disappointed in this photo," Usher reportedly said, according to MTV News. "After the other photo [of a woman thought to be an injured Rihanna after 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?"
But in a statement released late Tuesday, Usher said he meant no harm.
"The comments made during a recent recording session amongst friends were taken out of context and blown out of proportion," read the statement. "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," continued the statement. "I respect and wish the best for all parties involved."
Brown was arrested on Feb. 8, the night of the Grammy Awards, for allegedly making criminal threats against Rihanna. He is currently free on $50,000 bail.
The couple reunited last week at a Miami Beach home belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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