Cricketer Alex Hales is apologizing for wearing blackface as part of a Tupac costume in 2009.
32-year-old Hales is speaking out after a picture of him donning dark makeup on his face and body was published this week ... claiming it was supposed to honor his favorite rapper at a music-themed costume party.
"The theme was musicians and Tupac is, was and always will be my favorite musician, so I went as him," Hales said in the video. "Obviously, I realize this is incredibly disrespectful and I want to apologize for the offense this has no doubt caused." He continued ..."It was incredibly reckless and foolish on my behalf and I apologize for that, and apologize to the club for the embarrassment it would have caused them."The apology comes amid allegations of widespread racism in the sport ... as former Yorkshire cricketer
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