John Mayer Apologises For Controversial Interview

After allegations of racism…

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:32

John Mayer has apologised for his controversial Playboy interview.

In the article the singer made comments that some have perceived as racist. Taking to Twitter the singer wrote:

"Re: using the 'N word' in an interview: I am sorry that I used the word. And it's such a shame that I did because the point I was trying to make was in the exact opposite spirit of the word itself.

“It was arrogant of me to think I could intellectualize using it, because I realize that there's no intellectualizing a word that is so emotionally charged.

Mayer continued: “And while I'm using today for looking at myself under harsh light," he continued. "I think it's time to stop trying to be so raw in interviews. It started as an attempt to not let the waves of criticism get to me, but it's gotten out of hand and I've created somewhat of a monster.

“I wanted to be a blues guitar player. And a singer. And a songwriter. Not a shock jock. I don't have the stomach for it.

"Again, because I don't want anyone to think I'm equivocating: I should have never said the word and I will never say it again."

In the same interview the star made comments about his ex girlfriend Jessica Simpson comparing her to ‘crack cocaine.’