Erica Mena Apologizes for Calling Spice a “Monkey,” Says: “I Deeply Regret My Comment”

Axed ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star Erica Mena is expressing regret for the shocking comments that saw her fired from the hit reality show.

As reported, the 35-year-old stunned viewers when scenes of her calling castmate Spice a “monkey” aired.

Enraged and unbridled, Mena went on to wish death upon the Queen of Dancehall during the heated argument that stemmed from a fallout regarding her ex Safaree Samuels.

Now, amidst this drama and more (including an arrest for disorderly conduct), Mena is addressing the situation.

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In a statement issued to TMZ, Mena said:

“I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness. My choice of words was wrong, and I take full responsibility for what I said.

I am committed to listening to the voices of those affected and will work toward making amends. As a woman of color and the mother of two black children, I want to make it clear that my use of that word was not in any way racially driven.

That said, I do understand the gravity of what I said and want to use my platform to promote inclusivity and equality.”

With that, what are…