3LW R'n'B star Adrienne Bailon launched a silent scathing attack on fellow Latina Jennifer Lopez on American television last Saturday - by wearing a t-shirt with the words "J.Ho Jeans" emblazoned across it.

The "No More (Baby I'm A Do Right)" hitmaker wore the offensive crop top - with the writing in an identical style to Lopez's clothing line J.LO BY JENNIFER LOPEZ - on urban music show "Soul Train."

But the stand meant Bailon had to apologize to the star - because J.Lo is signed to the same record label, EPIC.

On Monday, Adrienne's representatives tried desperately to make the outfit seem as a support for the acting and singer superstar.

The 3LW's spokesperson says, "3LW and Adrienne Bailon are huge fans of Jennifer Lopez."

"Adrienne wore the shirt on Soul Train for the J.Lo haters. She feels Jennifer Lopez, like many women, has been unfairly labelled, and she wore the shirt to prove that point."

Adrienne adds, "The meaning was misunderstood, and I apologize to Jennifer and anyone who might have been offended by the shirt."