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Late Sunday, Doja Cat issued an apology for the song but denied taking part in racism online.
I want to address whats been happening on Twitter, shewrote in an Instagram post.
Ive used public chat rooms to socialize since I was a child.
Im sorry to everyone I offended.
Continued the singer, Im a black woman.
Half of my family is black from South Africa and Im very proud of where I come from.
It was written in response to people who often used that term to hurt me.
Writes the singer, I understand my influence and impact and Im taking this all very seriously.
I love you all and Im sorry for upsetting or hurting any of you.
Thats not my character, and Im determined to show that to everyone moving forward.
At the end of the day, I shouldnt be doing dumb shit.
But also I need to stand up for myself.
