“I’m sorry.
Not from the letter from my heart.
I released a letter two days ago.
Gospel singer Kim Burrell.Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Burrell continued in her Instagram video, “It was offensive.
It shouldn’t have been.
I came back because I do love you.
She finished, “I’m really truly sorry.
I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart.
She also drew criticism for seemingly advocating against COVID-19 vaccines and suggesting that people are “ugly.”
“It’s not about status or material things it’s just about choices.
Life is different now.
And you know, we are at church.
And so, we honor the Lord.
Speaking about attendees' appearances, Burrell added: “Who likes to be told you’re just ugly?
No one likes to be told that, especially when they have realized it.
Most don’t get offended until they know the bad thing about themselves and then somebody else recognizes it…
I haven’t chosen anyone to be ugly yet.
You all look great.
Most of you have on hats covering most of that anyway.
Here’s to you.”
“Williams worked with heron the soundtrack to the 2016 Oscar-nominated movieHidden Figures.
“I actually didn’t know her… She made a statement.
“There’s no room for any kind of prejudice in 2017, and moving on.
Watch Burrell’s apology in the video above.
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