Ne-Yo Walks Back Apology For Comments About Trans Children And Parenting

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Carlos Santana has apologised for “insensitive comments” he made about the transgender community during a recent concert.At a performance in Atlantic City, New Jersey in late July, the legendary guitarist temporarily paused the show to share his views on transgender people, according to a video clip circulating online.“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” the ‘Smooth’ guitarist said.“Later on, when you grow out of it, you see things, and you start believing that you could be something that sounds good, but you know it ain’t right.”The artist then got more specific, saying: “Because a woman is a woman and a man is a man – that’s it.”“Whatever you wanna do in the closet, that’s your business. I’m OK with that.”Santana went on to shoutout comedian Dave Chappelle – who has previously faced backlash for making trans jokes in his standup routines – and said he was “like this with my brother Dave Chappelle”, bringing his hands together.Santana has since clarified his comments in a statement obtained by Billboard.

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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.

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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.

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