Los Angeles: Years after singer Shawn Mendes made few racist remarks, the 'Senorita' hitmaker sought a public apology over his social media handle.
The heartfelt apology came on Saturday from the Candian singer after his fans showed unimpressive signs over how he addressed the issue of the derogatory remarks that he made in his past.
The 'Mercy' singer took to his social media to address the issue.
He posted a picture on his Twitter handle that read: "I posted some racially insensitive comments on social media when I was younger, and I am so sorry. I apologise wholeheartedly for what was said and understand how offensive those posts were. There is no place for comments like that, and those words do not represent who I am. I stand for complete inclusivity, equality and love."
Seeking an apology from his fans and admirers, Mendes also shared the same on his Instagram story.
Recently, in an interactive session with the singer, a fan asked him why he never acknowledged the post in the question.
To which he replied: "I just think that a lot of things just need to be moved on from, but I also think that the things that were saw, like I had friends when I was 14 who would like take my phone and like post things of them, because they thought it was funny that I had like 2,000 followers and it was a big thing, and they'd post photos of themselves."
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He further stated: "And at the time, I was just like not thinking about it. I had no idea I was going to have 50 million followers, which doesn't make it any better."
In 2015, a tweet reportedly posted on Mendes' Twitter account was deleted after accusations of racism.
Earlier in 2012, a comment using the N-word which was reportedly posted on Mendes' Instagram account was deleted as well.
Subsequently, in 2013, another tweet directed at a fan that referred to the skin colour was also reportedly posted on his Twitter account. It was further deleted following the criticisms.
