Justin Bieber Stands Up Against Racism, Addresses Previous N-Word Scandal

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The singer took to Instagram to address the "hurtful things" he's said.

Although he's apologized for his remarks in the past, on Tuesday, Justin Bieber publicly shared his regret of using racist language years ago. In 2014, a video of the pop star surfaced that ensnarled Bieber in controversy. The clip showed a young Bieber singing "One less lonely n*gger" repeatedly as he and his friends laugh. Then he sings, "If I kill you, I'll be part of the KKK, then there'll be one less lonely n*gger."

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In another video, he is seen with friends as they record him telling a joke. "Why are black people afraid of chainsaws?" a young Justin asked with a smile. His friend answers, "Don't even say it." The singer goes on to mimic the sound of a chainsaw with the words, "Run n*gger n*gger n*gger n*gger." After the clips came to light years ago, Bieber recognized his lack of awareness, and it seems as if he's being confronted with his racist comments once again because he acknowledged his mistakes and spoke out again racism on Instagram.

"When I was young I was uneducated and found myself saying really hurtful things not knowing the power of my words," Justin wrote. "Racism Is still very prevalent and I want to use my voice to remind we are all human being and all of EQUAL VALUE BEFORE GOD!" Check out his controversial clips below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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