Texas rappers TRAE and MIKE JONES have apologised for combat backstage at Monday night's (11Aug08) Ozone Awards - but non to each other.
Jones was punched and Trae was escorted from the Houston case after the fracas stony-broke out behind the point.
The fight started spell the rappers were having a conversation, and Trae threw the first punch, Jones revealed.
Both stars have since apologised for the incident - simply refuse to make public security with each other.
Jones says, "First off before I point any fingers, I personally do want to apologise for the incident that happened at the Ozone Awards. I hope you all don't get the wrong impression of me or my city.
"I apologise once again for everything that happened only I cannot apologise for having to defend myself from somebody bringing unexpected or un-called violence to me and my family at whatsoever time."
And Trae has also offered apologies to his fans.
He says, "I receive to learn the time out to apologise to the kids, and to anyone wHO follows and supports my career for what happened at the Ozone Awards.
"I told myself that I was gonna do my topper for the new earned run average of the streets non to go through the experiences that I go through in life. For a split second, I almost entertained the little girl tactics of a person who is really irrelevant nowadays.
"I would like the world to recount Mr. Jones that he can thank me later for his split second of renown."
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