Honey Singh apologises after his messaging at Delhi concert gets criticised

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in the center of a controversy. A clip from one of his recent shows in Delhi has been going viral for all the wrong reasons. He allegedly made obscene remarks while addressing to the largely youth-centric audience of his. The comments did not sit well with many, and he was widely called out for them.

Honey Singh addresses viral video

Following the backlash on his remarks, Honey Singh took to Instagram and issued a video apology. He also said that his intention was to pass on an important message to the youth in the language they like. 

He said the video circulating since morning was edited and shared out of context, but added that he understood why it made many people uncomfortable.

" A video of mine has been going viral on Instagram since morning, edited in a way that`s offended many people. I want to tell you the whole story...," he said in his apology video.

He added, "My intention was never to hurt, insult, or offend anyone. A few days prior to the incident, I had interactions with leading gynaecologist and sexologist who shared about the rising concerns of sexually transmitted diseases among the younger generation due to unprotected sex. This conversation stayed with me. While being a guest at the show of Nanku and Karun, and seeing a large number of Gen Z in the audience, I tried convey a message about importance of protection in a language which they would refer to which is used in OTT they watch."

 

 

 

 

 

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Honey Singh promised that he would be more mindful of his words and actions going forward.

"However, I deeply regret that the way I expressed this message was inappropriate and not acceptable to many. I offer my heartfelt apologies to everyone who felt hurt or disrespected. Main apni zubaan pe niyantran rakhunga...Going forward, I assure you that I will be far more mindful and responsible in my words and actions," he said.

Honey Singh`s official statement

He later also issued a statement where he wrote, "I sincerely regret the manner in which my words were conveyed and the objectionable views that have arisen because of it. My intention was never to hurt, insult, or offend anyone."

"I offer my heartfelt apologies to everyone who felt hurt or disrespected. Going forward, I assure you that I will be far more mindful and responsible in my words and actions," he concluded.