Adrien Broner Says Sorry to Jay Z, Rihanna for Profane Rant at Roc Nation Offer

Adrien Broner has issued an apology to Jay Z and Rihanna on the back of his expletive-laden rant at the pair during an interview with TMZ Sports.

The controversial boxer didn’t hold back in his assessment of the duo after turning down a contract offer from Jay Z’s management company, Roc Nation Sports. Broner told Jay Z to "s--k his d--k." When asked if potentially getting closer to Rihanna—who is also signed to the company—could also be a motive, Broner said "F--k Rihanna...she's only good for p---y."

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But it seems as though the 25-year-old has realised the error of his ways and has subsequently apologised, per TMZ (h/t Ben Nagle of the MailOnline):

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I've gotta address something because I'm getting a lot of feedback from this interview I did with TMZ.

I was going to let it ride out and say, 'Forget the haters', but my big homie called me, somebody that I respect, and he made me understand why I was wrong.

You never invite another man to another man's private parts. That's just ridiculous.

I was caught up in the moment and I want to apologise to Jay for that. I'm a man at the end of the day. I'm wrong and I can admit when I'm wrong.

I never should have said 'Forget Rihanna.' I said it in a more explicit way. I'm wrong, I'm sorry. If Jay wants to talk to me, you can get in touch with me and we can talk about it.

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Here's his apology in full, per TMZ:

Here’s a look at the controversial initial interview Broner gave to TMZ:

Broner—who has a career record of 29 wins and one loss—turned down a deal with Roc Nation that would have seen him pick up £5.2 million a year for five years.

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It’s a rejection that certainly raised eyebrows, especially when you consider that in the opinions of many, the American is a fighter who still has much to prove at the very top level of the sport. Indeed, Laceup Boxing questioned what Broner's status would be in boxing in five years' time:

On the contrary, while Broner is clearly an abrasive character, there is undeniable talent there. To sign a five-year deal with a management company at this stage of his career could ultimately limit his options going forward. Granted, he could have done so in much more courteous fashion, but rejecting the deal was arguably the right move at this juncture.

But to make strides in the sport, it’s vital that he curtails these perennial shows of attitude. There’s a stark difference between the brash showmanship so regularly displayed by the likes of Floyd Mayweather and the curt instances of odious behaviour served by Broner.

Indeed, sadly for the latter, this is not the first time a sour moment has reared its head.