Rick Ross Apologizes to Reebok, Says Its Been One of His Biggest Mistakes

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Less than 24 hours after getting the ax from Reebok, rapper Rick Ross has responded, with an apology. He first sent out a tweet, writing:

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And later issued the following statement:

“Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets. As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize. To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it’s wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.”

Two questions for you…is his apology sufficient enough for the sneaker brand to take him back? And do you believe his apology is sincere.