Rapper Iggy Azalea has apologised for homophobic comments she made "as a young person".
The "Fancy" rapper has decided to pull out of a scheduled performance at Pittsburgh Pride concert on June 13 following criticism of her booking, due to her previous homophobic comments on Twitter.
"I am truly disappointed I have to share this news, but I will no longer be performing at Pittsburgh Pride on June 13th. This has been a difficult decision as I truly support the event and LGBTIQA communities, however I feel my participation at this point would only serve to further distract from the true purpose of the event (sic)," she wrote.
The 25-year-old musician went on to declare she is a "firm" believer of "equality" and would never use the comments as an "adult".
"I am a firm believer in equality. Unfortunately in the past as a young person, I used words I should not have. The last thing I want is for something so carelessly said to be interpreted as reflective of my character.
"I meant no harm and I deeply regret ever uttering those words. As an adult I would never used them because I understand they play a detrimental role in the fight for issues I do truly believe in.
