Tyrese Gibsonis speaking out about his decision to sue The Home Depot over an alleged racial profiling incident.

(Videos of the alleged incident previously surfaced online in February.)

“Together, we ardently uphold our commitments to civil rights, promoting empathy and understanding.

Tyrese Gibsonarrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California.

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The Home Depot, we envision a world free from discriminatory practices and consumer racial profiling.”

It is the first statement the actor has made sincefiling a lawsuit in L.A. Superior Court against the companyWednesday.

We will continue to do so."