"I just let them know that I had no malicious intent," she said.
The honor student told Martin during the meeting between her, her parents, Principal Dr. Ryan M. Pitcock, and School Superintendent Dr. Von Mansfield, they discussed what happened during the infamous performance.
"I just let them know that I had no malicious intent," said Ball.
Ball received a groundswell of support on social media after her story went viral, with supporters calling the school to voice their displeasure with the administration's stance on the matter.
The increasing pressure on administrators may have played a major role in the decision to allow Ball to attend Homewood Flossmoor High School's graduation ceremony on Sunday.
We can only imagine the visceral backlash school officials may have received from Uncle Ro-Ro and others if they had not reversed course on their decision.
Ball is scheduled to attend Florida A&M University in the fall.
Watch Roland Martin and Taiylar Ball discuss Homewood Flossmoor High School's decision in the video clip above.
"NewsOne Now" with Roland Martin, in its new time slot on TV One.