Chaka Khan apologizes for interview in which she called Rolling Stone writers "the children of Helen Keller"

Khan’s reads naturally went the viral route, and in a new Instagram post, she apologizes for some of the comments she made (naturally, alongside a professional photo of her in a fabulous full face, looking sincere, regal, and oh so very sorry.)

“Recently, I was asked about a list of the ‘greatest singers of all time’ and instead of questioning the need for such a list, I was pitted against other artists and I took the bait,” Khan begins her caption. “As artists, we are unfairly put into ‘boxes’, ‘categories’ or on ‘lists.’ Being an artist or musician is not a competition. It’s a gift, for which I am truly grateful. It was not my intention to cause pain or upset anyone. To anyone that felt this way, I sincerely apologize.”

She continues: “Thank you for all the love everyone has shown me, unconditionally. I have always been about empowering others and I started a foundation for that very purpose. I will be announcing soon. Empowering all artists is most important because we truly are the architects of change…and change begins within the heart. I love you all and God bless – Chaka.” Concluding the post, she throws in a #chakakhan. It appears when you’re literally every woman, even an apology post has to double as a branding opportunity.