Ne-Yo, a singer, repents of criticizing the parents of transgender children

Ne-Yo, a singer, repents of criticizing the parents of transgender children

Ne-Yo has apologized for comments he made in an interview about gender identity and the upbringing of transgender children.

The 43-year-old recording artist used social media on Sunday to explain his position on the subject, emphasizing his continued support for the LGBTQI+ community and promising to learn more about it.

The Time Of Our Lives singer posted on the website, “After much thought, I’d like to express my deepest apologies to anyone that I may have offended with my comments on parenting and gender identity.”

The musician, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, stated that after reflecting on his comments, he can see how they would have offended certain people.

I’ve always fought for acceptance and love in the LGBTQI+ community, so I can see how my remarks could have come across as insensitive and hurtful, said Ne-Yo.

The Miss Independent contestant said, “I can honestly state that I plan to better educate myself on the matter so that I may approach future debates with more understanding. Gender identity is multifaceted.

At the end of the day, I support everyone’s right to express themselves freely and pursue their pleasure.

The singer of Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) appeared on VladTV with Gloria Velez and expressed his opposition to parents supporting their children who come out as transgender, especially when they do so at a young age.

Ne-Yo added in the video, “I just personally come from an era where a man was a man and a woman was a woman.” “And there were two genders, and I just rocked that way.” If you want to identify as a goldfish, go ahead; it is none of my business.

“When you try to force me to play the game with you, it becomes my business,” you say. I won’t call you a goldfish, but if you want to be one, go ahead and do it.

We live in a peculiar time, the So Sick performer noted in the video, given the increased awareness of gender identification.

In the video, Ne-Yo expressed his opinion that parents should emphasize to their children—especially younger ones—the importance of adhering to their designated gender at birth.

The musician remarked, “I feel like parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is.” If a little boy approaches you and declares, “Daddy, I want to be a girl,” And you let him continue to rock with that?

“He’s five…” This five-year-old youngster will eat candy all day if you let him decide to.

The musician, a father of seven children, pondered how attitudes about gender identity had changed over time.

When did allowing a five-year-old, a six-year-old, or a 12-year-old to make a significant decision for themselves become acceptable? said he. What time did that occur? I don’t comprehend. He can’t yet drive a car, but he can choose his s3x, right?