Ne-Yo Defends His Statements About Gender Identity And Says He Will "Never Be Okay" With Parents Transitioning Kids

Speaking with Gloria Velez on VladTV, hip-hop sensation Ne-Yo expressed admiration for the LGBTQ community, but his subsequent statements revealed a more traditional stance on gender. He questioned parents' roles in affirming their kids' desire to "transition," especially at a young age. He commented on his upbringing, stating he grew up in a time where "men were men and women were women." Furthermore, he criticized some policies in California, which could result in parents losing custody if they disagreed with a child's gender transition decision.