Ne-Yo's Apology Slammed Following Controversial Comments About Gender
Ne-Yo is now receiving a torrent of online backlash from people slamming his apology.He had originally said during an interview that parents "have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is" and suggested he wouldn't let his son transition if he asked to be a little girl.On Sunday night, the three-time Grammy Award winner apologized for his initial stance saying he now understands how his comments "could've been interpreted as insensitive and offensive."The "So Sick" singer had initially spoken about transgenderism on Vlad TV with host Gloria Velez."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," Ne-Yo said on the program, which aired on August 3. "You could identify as a goldfish if you feel like, that ain't my business, it becomes my business when you try to make me play the game.
I'm not gonna call you a goldfish. I feel like parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is. If your little boy comes to you and says, 'Daddy, I want to be a girl.' And you just let him rock with that?!"Three days later, Ne-Yo posted a public apology on his social media channels, clarifying his opinions for his millions of followers.On X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote: "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.
I've always been an advocate for love and inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community, so I understand how my comments could've been interpreted as insensitive and offensive.
