Dear Till Family:

As a recording artist
I have always been interested in word play
My lyrics often reference people, places
And events in my music
As well as the music that I
Create for or alongside other artists

It has come to my attention that
Lyrics from my contribution to a
Fellow artist’s song has deeply offended your
Family as a father myself
I cannot imagine the pain that your
Family has had to endure
I would like to take a
Moment to acknowledge your hurt
As well as the letter you sent
To me via your attorneys

Moving forward
I will not use or reference Emmett
Till or the Till family in my music
Especially in an inappropriate manner
I fully support
Epic Record’s decision to take down
The unauthorized version of the song and
To not include the reference in
The version that went to retail i
Will not be performing the lyrics
That contain that reference live and have
Removed them from my catalogue

I have tremendous respect for those who paved
The way for the liberty and
Opportunities that African-Americans
Currently enjoy as a
Business owner who employs several
African-American employees and gives
Philanthropically to organizations
That help youth to pursue their
Dreams my ultimate intention is to uplift
Rather than degrade our community

Best dwayne Michael Carter, Jr
Lil Wayne