With his groundbreaking character “Lil Murda” on STARZ’ breakout hit series ‘P-Valley,’ actor J. Alphonse Nicholson has found himself at the center of a myriad of polarizing and progressive conversations about representation of Black LGBTQ+ characters on television.

A proud ally of the community in real life, Nicholson has been no stranger to making headlines for being outspoken against detractors who have slammed the controversial show for its racy depiction of same-sex romance and relationships.

Yet despite the applause he’s received for his candor and support overs the years, the 37-year-old is now on the receiving end of staunch criticism for a recent blunder that saw him participate in a skit many are deeming homophobic.

Look inside to see his response to the hoopla.

🖤🙏🏾 https://t.co/z4It38EOqO pic.twitter.com/iZZRFHSwcA

— J Alphonse Nicholson (@JAlphonse_N) September 9, 2022

In a skit featured on the ‘Rory & Mal’ podcast recently, J. Alphonse rolls a joint with the show’s hosts who later refuse to smoke after him because he portrays a gay man on TV.

Although the actor claims the showing was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek way to bring awareness to the ‘ignorance’ members of the LGBTQ+ community face, he took to Twitter Friday (September 9) to admit it was done in poor taste.

“I really enjoyed doing the Mal & Rory interview. But I wanted to address the skit that is being shown separate from the interview,” he said in the video statement seen above. “The skit, I was told, was to be done to make fun at the rumors and ignorance that people surround myself, and the character [with]. And me having my own strain, and people not wanting to smoke after me because of the character that I play, Lil Murda.”

After the explanation, J. Alphonse issued a formal apology and shared his remorse.

“That skit was suppose to bring a certain amount of attention to the interview, and I believe it’s doing the exact opposite. It’s not really showing the love and the light that was shown in that interview. I wish I would have went with my first instinct and not have done the skit, but it’s being taken down immediately across all platforms. And once again, I apologize,” he said.

See the controversial skit below.

LMAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AYE MAN pic.twitter.com/GGo8UM2iKe

— Reginald 💥☄️ #ForeverTrill (@SheerOpulence2) September 9, 2022

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