Ne-Yo Retracted His Apology for Controversial Comments on Gender Identity
Ne-Yo, the Grammy-winning singer, retracted his apology for comments he made about gender identity. In a video shared on Instagram, Ne-Yo said that he still stands by his original comments and that he is entitled to his opinion.
Ne-Yo faced backlash after he appeared on the podcast VladTV and spoke about his opinions on parents of transgender kids providing gender-affirming care. He said that he disagreed with parents providing the care and that he would never be okay with allowing a child to make a decision that could be detrimental to their life.
I’d like to express my deepest apologies… pic.twitter.com/M5aTFN40tn
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) August 7, 2023
Ne-Yo later tweeted an apology for his comments, saying that he never meant to offend anyone. However, he retracted his apology in the video, saying that he did not believe he had done anything wrong.
Ne-Yo said that he has no issues with the LGBTQ+ community and that he would love and support his child if they came out as trans at an older age. However, he still believes that it is not okay for children to make life-changing decisions about their gender identity.
Ne-Yo’s comments have sparked a debate about the issue of gender identity and parental rights. Some people agree with Ne-Yo that parents should not make decisions about their child’s gender identity, while others believe that parents should be able to support their child’s decision, regardless of their age.
The debate is likely to continue, as there is no easy answer to the question of when a child is old enough to make decisions about their gender identity. Ultimately, it is up to each parent to decide what is best for their child.
