TMZ — Things have gone south for Justin Bieber ... way south -- TMZ has learned he's down Mexico way while the heat blows over from the video of his racist joke.According to our sources, Justin's been holed up in a sick villa in Playa del Carmen. We're… ... more info

TMZ — Usher had the opportunity to join the growing list of BFOJBs who have leaped to Justin Bieber's defense ... but instead he bolted.Our photog spotted Ush yesterday in L.A. ... and of course asked about the video of 15-year-old Justin using the n-wordâ... more info

Time — The pop singer's mea culpa hit all the right notes more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Justin Bieber has issued an apology after years-old video footage surfaced showing the singer telling a joke using a racial slur. more info

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MTV.co.uk News — The superstar released a lengthily statement after a video leaked of him using the N-word.... more info

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TMZ — Soulja Boy is the latest BFOJB (Black Friend of Justin Bieber) to come to the singer's defense in the wake of his racist joke scandal ... saying JB should be forgiven for his transgression.As TMZ first reported, noted BFOJB Floyd Mayweather was… ... more info

The Telegraph — Canadian pop singer issues statement to apologise for using the 'N-word' more info

NME — Singer says he made "a reckless and immature mistake" more info