The troubled 20 year old, admits he made a "childish and inexcusable mistake" by repeatedly using the n-word in a controversial leaked video, captured five years ago.Through a statement issued through GossipCop.com, he said: "As a young man, I didn't understand the power of certain words and how they can hurt. I thought it was ok to repeat hurtful words and jokes, but didn't realise at the time that it wasn't funny and that in fact my actions were continuing the ignorance."
He added: "Thanks to friends and family I learned from my mistakes and grew up and apologised for those wrongs. Now that these mistakes from the past have become public I need to apologise again to all those I have offended. I'm very sorry."
The Canadian star, whose friends say he is "trying to be a person" after displaying a string of bad behaviour in recent months, insists he isn't racist and respects all cultures.
He continued: "I thought long and hard about what I wanted to say but telling the truth is always what's right. Five years ago I made a reckless and immature mistake and I'm grateful to those close to me who helped me learn those lessons as a young man. Once again....I'm sorry."
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