Rick Ross wrote a mea culpa.

The rapper said on “The Breakfast Club” that he didn’t sign female rappers to his label, Maybach Music Group, because he was worried he’d “end up f–king them,” and now Ross is apologizing, noting specifically that his business wouldn’t be a success without two important women in his life.

“My entire empire’s backbone is led by 2 of the strongest people I know and they happen to be women, my mother and sister. The operations wouldn’t run without them and I have the highest regard and respect for women in this industry. I have a daughter myself, my most cherished gift in the world,” he shared on Facebook.

“My comment is not [a] reflection of my beliefs on the issue. A mistake I regret. I hope to use my mistake, my platform and the community to create positive discussion to implement change on a very important issue. respect for the ones who stand up to say hey that isn’t right,” Ross continued. “Now it’s time to accept responsibility and all do better.”

Ross said he would prove he values female artists through his VH1 show “Signed,” as well as through “my support.”