Kim Burrell has since apologized to churchgoers after calling them “churchgoers”. “broke” “ugly”During a recent church guest appearance. Despite the backlash against the sermon, Which was shared via social mediaThe Houston-based singer, whose 49-year-old age allowed her to work with Frank Ocean, Mariah Carey and JAY-Z, sent a written apology via social media. She acknowledged that “some of my words, even if said in jest, can be offensive.”
You can find the post in question here. Do not be distractedBurrell stated that she believed in her “intention is never to hurt anyone, but to spread love, laughter, and more importantly, the gift which God has given me in song. If anyone was offended, I can sincerely say I apologize.”The singer apologized. “if anyone was offended,”She pointed out that “those who are criticizing my statement are displaying the very thing they have accused me of however, it’s not been humorous, or in jest,”Share this her “image has been used in multiple places and false statements and narratives have been created”Before you add, “The punitive damages for some are quite lofty.”
Burrell later removed the post, citing criticisms that it was offensive and threatening. However, she uploaded a second apology. Burrell posted a video Wednesday to her Instagram account in which she said: “I’m sorry. I mean it. I mean that. Not from the letter, from my heart.”The musician responded to the backlash against her initial statement by explaining, “it did not convey right at all, and I must tell you this – it was from an attorney that asked me to do it.”
“I came back because I do love you,”She went on. “This ain’t about dates, this ain’t about keeping my career, this is about keeping love real. I love you guys so much, and I’m really, truly sorry. I did not want to hurt you, I don’t want to hurt you, I don’t plan on hurting you, and I pray that you will heal from this. I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart.”
Burrell caused backlash by her now-viral sermon delivered at one of Brian Carn’s Kingdom City Church locations. She said: “before we get friends, we have to do an interview,”In the speech, she said. “How long have you been broke? How long have you changed your name on your light bill? Do you live in a trailer home or house? It’s not about status or material things, it’s just about choices.”She also spoke out about the appearance of churchgoers in her speech, saying, “who likes to be told you’re just ugly? No one likes to be told that. Most don’t get offended until they know the bad thing about themselves… I haven’t chosen anyone to be ugly yet. God is good. God is great. You all look great. Most of you have on hats covering most of that anyway. Here’s to you.”
Burrell’s latest controversy was this clip. The gospel singer was originally scheduled to make an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres ShowWas After a video was shown, it was canceledVideo of Burrell making antiLGBTQ+ comments in a sermon. Burrell addressed the comments later, sharing his response in a Facebook Live video. “to every person that is dealing with the homosexual spirit, that has it, I love you because God loves you. But God hates the sin in you and me, anything that is against the nature of God. I’m called to do what God called me to do, and that’s it, and I do it with passion.”
