Add Soulja Boy to the ranks of Justin Bieber defenders. The pop singer came under fire after a video that captures him at age 15 telling a racist joke and using the n-word hit the internet. TMZ reports that the Atlanta rapper/producer is standing with Bieber and doesn't consider him racist.

Soulja Boy is not alone in his support of the pop singer. Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather voiced his opinion via his Instagram account. Posting a picture with the singer, Mayweather said "Justin has been nothing but kind to me, my daughters and sons over the years...We all make mistakes when we are young, it’s part of growing up"

Justin has apologized since the video surfaced. "Five years ago I made a reckless and immature mistake and I'm grateful to those close to me who helped me learn those lessons as a young man."

[TMZ]

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