Rich Homie Quan Apologizes for Notorious B.I.G. “Hip Hop Honors” Flub

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Last night, while performing alongside Lil’ Kim at the “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” Rich Homie Quan seemingly forgot the lyrics to the Notorious B.I.G.’s verse on “Get Money.” Today, the rapper issued a statement on the blunder on his Instagram. Quan cited technical issues and nervousness as causes for the mistake. “I assure you that I never intended to disrespect Biggie Smalls. I have long respected his work and his contribution to the rap game. I greatly apologize not only to Biggie Smalls, but also to all of my fans, Biggie Smalls fans and to New York,” he wrote. “I will forever be sorry to New York, my fans, Biggie Small, Lil Kim, and all the Hip Hop community for my performance.” Find the full statement below. The event's other honorees included Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, and Salt-n-Pepa. Lil' Kim responded to Quan's apology on her Instagram: “People make mistakes and things happen sometimes that we can't fix or undo,” she wrote. “If you guys only knew the technical difficulties that went on behind the scenes.”

I assure you that I never intended to disrespect Biggie Smalls. I have long respected his work and his contribution to the rap game.I greatly apologize not only to Biggie Smalls, but also to all of my fans and to New York. The city of New York has been nothing but good to me. I felt honored to stand on stage with artists I grew up listening to.Once on stage I had some technical difficulties and must admit I got nervous.I will forever be sorry to New York, my fans, Biggie Small, Lil Kim, and all the Hip Hop community for my performance. I hope you can accept my apology. To Lil Kim, Thank you for the opportunity. Rich Homie Baby

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