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The backlash was intense enough that Lucas felt compelled to post an apology on Instagram. In his video statement, he framed himself as an "edgy" comedian who pushes boundaries, asserting that his intention was never to harm Floyd's family. He claimed to have spoken with Floyd's relatives and said he understood their pain, apologizing to Floyd's children and loved ones. However, critics pointed out that his apology was confusing: he said he didn't apologize for the joke but apologized to Floyd's family, leading to accusations that he was attempting damage control rather than expressing genuine remorse.