Drew Brees Offers Up Second Apology In IG Clip: "I Will Do Better"

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Drew Brees has returned with a second apology over his statements regarding kneeling protests after his controversial remarks received backlash.

Over the last few days, we've watched plenty of people catch the wrath of the public after making controversial remarks. Drew Brees has had a rough time after he made statements about not agreeing with the peaceful protest of kneeling because he claims it's disrespectful to the flag, the military, the National Anthem while disregarding the reasons why Colin Kaepernick and others kneeled in the first place. Drew Brees was swiftly put in his place by players in the NFL, celebrities, commentators, and fans who couldn't believe that he would continue this false narrative that has been proven to be untrue. Brees returned with an apology, writing a lengthy statement on Instagram. However, people still weren't having it. Then, Brees came back once again, this time with a video apology to all.

"I know that there's not much that I can say that would make things any better right now, but I just want you to see in my eyes how sorry I am for the comments that I made yesterday," he said in the clip. "I know that it hurt many people, especially friends, teammates, former teammates... people that I care and respect deeply. That was never my intention. I wish I would have laid out what was on my heart in regards to the George Floyd murder, Ahmaud Arbery, the years of social injustice, police brutality, and the need for so much reform and change in regards to legislation to bring equality to our black communities."

"I am sorry, and I will do better and I will be apart of the solution and I am your ally," he added. Watch his clip 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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