At the end of a massive celebrity drubbing, titled “The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” pop culture’s favorite punching bag had a serious moment, reports USA Today.

“I know I’ve turned a lot of people off in the last few years,” said the singer. “But I know I can still put out good music and turn everything all around.”

“There was really no preparing me for this life. I was thrown into this at 12 years old,” Bieber added. “I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. There were moments I am proud of. And there are moments I am disappointed with myself for. But the things I have done don’t define who I am. I am a kind-hearted person who loves people. And through it all, I have lost some of my best qualities. For that, I’m sorry.”

Bieber’s thoughtful words came after an avalanche of abuse from stars including roast master Kevin Hart and roasters such as Ludacris, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Jeffrey Ross and even Martha Stewart.

Hart opened the night with a warning: “Tonight we’re going to give what his parents and the legal system should have done years ago, we’re going to give this boy an ass-whoopin’. ”

The roasters took no prisoners, touching on Bieber’s many tangles with the law, his music, and his bratty behavior. Even “Baby” collaborator Ludacris had a pointed word or two to add.

“He may have turned 21, but Justin will always be a baby to me. Since babies (urinate) everywhere and never know when to shut up,” said Ludacris.

Added the rapper: “Justin Bieber wants to be black so bad, he’s actually seen Kevin Hart’s movies in theaters.”

Stewart tossed Bieber some advice for prison, an end-game she called “inevitable.” Jeffrey Ross called Bieber the “King Joffrey of Pop,” referencing the evil “Game of Thrones” character. Finally, comedian Hannibal Buress called the whole roast “an extremely transparent attempt to be more likable in the public eye. I hope it doesn’t work.”