Kim Burrell has issued a public apology to the LGBTQ community following remarks that ignited anger in earnest.

During a sermon given in 2016, the singer/preacher was recorded saying:

“That perverted homosexual spirit is a spirit of delusion and confusion and has deceived many men and women, and it has caused a strain on the body of Christ.”

Burrell would double down on the comments, insisting her words were taken out of context and that her issue centered on the “sin” not the individual.

Still, the backlash was hot and hard, with the star losing her TV show and being uninvited to award shows.

Now, during an acceptance speech at the soon-to-be-aired Stellar Awards, Burrell seized the moment to issue an apology.

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Kim Burrell has expressed regret for the shocking remarks made during a church sermon that has gone viral.

However, her words were paired with a warning for those dabbling in “slander and defamation” of her name.

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Kim Burrell has issued a fresh apology after catching flack for her initial response to the outcry over her now-viral sermon.

As reported, the Gospel singer shocked the masses when a video of her preaching in a church served up everything but the gospel.

For, in the clip that has now been watched millions of times, she urged parishioners to “choose” their friends wisely – touting the need to probe whether they are “broke”, “living in a trailer,” or “have a light bill in their cousin’s name.”

The 49-year-old also oddly added:

“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.”

Now, after releasing a written apology (that simultaneously threatened legal action for “slander and defamation” of her name and brand), Burrell has released a more personal video apology. One, in which, she admits the first statement was actually written by her legal rep.

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‘Peace‘ hitmaker Juanita Bynum has disturbed just that after yet another of her sermons went viral recently – this time for containing content some argue bears “homophobic” undertones.

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For reasons good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2022 was one for the record books!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’re looking back at the celebrity scandals, beefs, and disses that kept us glued to screens all year long.

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