Keith Powers Issues Apology After “Bisexual” Controversy

Actor Keith Powers felt the stint of social media last night when he came under fire over controversial comments made in an interview.

Speaking to Hollywood Unlocked about speculation surrounding his private life, the ‘New Edition Story’ star said the most outlandish rumor he had heard was that he was bisexual.

He then proceeded to say that he doesn’t believe men can be bisexual:

i liked Keith Powers until this video. he’s a biphobic piece of trash. y’all can have him. pic.twitter.com/OsQ840tnni

— brandon (@melaninboi) June 17, 2017

Needless to say, the roasting commenced.

Remorseful, the 24-year-old took to Twitter to apologize. He said:

Hey, I am sorry for how my answer came off in my ‘Hollywood Unlocked’ interview. I plan to explain with a video tomorrow.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

I made a mistake. I have nothing but love and respect for everyone. I’ve been sitting here reading comments and seeing where people…

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Are coming from. I always think it’s important for us to learn from our mistakes and I will. Nothing but love for you all. God bless.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Well-worded apology. But is it too little or too late or should he be cut some slack?

Your thoughts?

[Photo credit: WENN]

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