Kim Burrell Issues Video Apology for “Ugly” Church Sermon: “I’m Sorry…I Hope You Heal”

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.

Watch below…

“Hello everybody. This is Kim Burrell. I’m sorry. Not from the letter. But from my heart.

I released a letter two days ago. It did not convey right at all. And I must tell you this: it was from an attorney that asked me to do it because the latter part was offensive. It shouldn’t have been. It wasn’t my intent for it to be. But it was her wording.

My friends called me and let me know: ‘there are people who are still hurt from the part of them that they love about you. Come back.’

I came back because I do love you. This ain’t about dates. This ain’t about keeping my career. This is about keeping the love real. I love you guys so very much and I am 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. I love you. Wait and see. I do.”

With that, what are…