Ne-Yo Takes Back Apology & Stands With His First Comments About Gender Identity

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Ne-Yo has gone back on his earlier apology for comments he has made about parenting and gender identity.The singer-songwriter stirred controversy over the weekend during an interview for VladTV. in which he questioned parents who support their children identifying as a different gender than that which they were assigned at birth.“I just personally come from an era where a man was a man and a woman was a woman. And there was two genders, and that’s just how I rocked,” he said in the clip.“You could identify as a goldfish if you feel like – I don’t care.

Ne-Yo is backtracking.

Ne-Yo is apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community for his recent comments about children discovering their gender identity.

Ne-Yo has apologised for recent comments he made regarding parenting and gender identity – saying he plans to take a more “empathetic” approach going forward.The singer-songwriter stirred controversy over the weekend during an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV. In the discussion, he questioned parents who support their children identifying as a different gender than that which they were assigned at birth.“I just personally come from an era where a man was a man and a woman was a woman. And there was two genders, and that’s just how I rocked,” he said in the clip.

Ne-Yo is apologizing in the wake of backlash to recent comments he made regarding transgender children and criticizing parents who support their kids identifying as a different gender than that which was assigned at birth.«After much reflection, I'd like to express my deepest apologies to anyone that I may have hurt with my comments on parenting and gender identity,» Ne-Yo, 43, shared in a statement posted to Twitter on Sunday.«I've always been an advocate for love and inclusivity in the LGBTQI+ community, so I understand how my comments could've been interpreted as insensitive and offensive,» he continued. «Gender identity is nuanced and I can honestly admit that I plan to better educate myself on the topic, so I can approach future conversations with more empathy.»He concluded, «At the end of the day, I lead with love and support everyone’s freedom of expression and pursuit of happiness.»I’d like to express my deepest apologies… pic.twitter.com/M5aTFN40tnThe comments in question came during an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV, when he got onto the subject of gender identity.«I just personally come from an era where a man was a man and a woman was a woman,» Ne-Yo shared in the interview.

Ne-Yo is apologizing for his comments he made about gender identity over the weekend.

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Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison and his visual collaborator have spoken to NME about a new book of artwork created by the late singer.In 2021, Hutchison’s family and collaborators collected the late frontman’s lyrics and artwork together for the first time in a book titled The Work – described by the surviving members of Frightened Rabbit as “a tribute to Scott’s unbridled creativity”. The release was celebrated by fans, after he singer died by suicide in 2018.Then last month, Faber Music released Living In Colour: The Art Of Scott Hutchison – a book celebrating the idiosyncratic, darkly comic, acerbic and romantic imagination of the frontman by presenting his illustrations, Frightened Rabbit artwork, sketches for fans, work from his time at Glasgow School Of Art and “everything in between”.“We always had it in mind, especially after the unexpected success of The Work, but it’s always something I felt should exist,” Scott’s brother and Frightened Rabbit drummer Grant Hutchison told NME.“We always knew that Scott was just as much an illustrator as he was a musician and a lyricist,” added renowned album designer DLT (Dave Thomas) – who worked with Hutchison across Frightened Rabbit artwork as well as helping put together The Work and Living In Colour.

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