Rich Homie Quan Apologizes for Messing Up Notorious BIG Lyrics at the ‘Hip Hop Honors’

Rich Homie Quan is owning up to his mistakes after messing up a Notorious BIG verse during VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors last night.

The Atlanta rapper took to Instagram to apologize.

“I assure you that I never intended to disrespect Biggie Smalls,” reads part of his message.

Read his full apology below.

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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