Ne-Yo Says "There Were Two Genders" When He Was Growing Up, Then Apologizes For Offending The LGBT Community

In 2004, Ne-Yo wrote a breakout hit called "Let Me Love You" for Mario. The success of the song led him to a recording contract, and he released his debut album, In My Own Words, in 2006. The album was a commercial success, led by its hit single "So Sick," which showcased Ne-Yo's smooth vocal style and heartfelt lyrics. Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, has since become a pillar of American R&B and pop, and he is a father to seven children with two mothers. He spoke candidly on a recent podcast about parents who allow their kids to suddenly change genders overnight. It wasn't received well, as you can imagine.

Ne-Yo Criticizes Parents Who Let Their Kids Change Gender, Then Apologizes for Offending the LGBT Community

Ne-Yo's recent comments on gender changes, expressed during an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV, have sparked debate across the internet. The singer touched upon a subject that's sensitive and even polarizing, and it resulted in him apologizing publicly. While Ne-Yo started off by expressing his admiration and support for the LGBTQ community, his subsequent remarks indicate a more traditional perspective on gender. He questioned the role of parents in supporting their children's expressions of gender identity, particularly at a young age.

“I feel like the parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is,” he said. “If your little boy comes up to you and says, ‘Daddy I wanna be a girl,’ you just let him rock with that?”

“Where did he get that? If you let this 5-year-old little boy eat candy all day, he’s gonna do that. Like, when did it become a good idea to let a 5-year-old, a 6-year-old, a 12-year-old make a life-changing decision?"

Ne-Yo added that he came from "an era" where men were men and women were women. “There was two genders, and that’s just how I rocked,” he said, which is a sentiment that pretty much everyone in his age would say about their upbringing.

“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," he said. “I’m not gonna call you a goldfish.” He also expressed disgust about the fact that parents in California could potentially have their children taken away if they don't comply with the kid's choice of "gender transition."

Given Ne-Yo's stature as a global celebrity and his reach to millions, such statements are heard by many. His comments supposedly minimized the so-called complexities of gender identity, but even though there were people who pretended to be offended by what he said, even more people were thrilled to see a celebrity finally have the guts to speak out against this harmful ideology that is preying on children. But it wasn't enough for Ne-Yo to stand his ground. He soon issued a formal apology with the title, "I'd like to express my deepest apologies." Ne-Yo claimed he reflected on his words and realized that he "may have hurt" people with his comments on parenting and gender identity.

"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. Gender identity is nuanced, and I can honestly admit that I plan to better educate myself on this topic, so I can approach future conversations with more empathy," he wrote. He said he hopes to "lead with love" and support people's "freedom of expression and pursuit of happiness."

The comment section showed many people's disappointment in how quickly he caved to the mob. "Do not apologize to these monsters who are trying to destroy kids," commentator Robby Starbuck replied. "Be a man and take a stand for kids. Don't humor this lunacy."

"Cowardly capitulation. Pitiful," news anchor Rita Panahi said.

"You melted," content creator Adam Crigler wrote.

Many others accused him of bending the knee, losing his backbone, and being a soft father. This viral incident is reminiscent of actor and host Mario Lopez speaking out against gender theory being imposed on children on a podcast a few years ago, only to turn around a couple days later to apologize formally and publicly. Moments like these remind us that, while celebrities may seem like they're rich and famous and free, they're actually slaves to the system. If they don't bend the knee and fall in line with the official narrative, they're forced to comply. And if they don't, they'll probably lose everything. It's this threat that results in their backtracking and cowering, even though they fully believed what they said and their apology is likely empty of real meaning. Now more than ever, we need strong men to stand up against the dangers of gender ideology and how it preys on children, but we're not going to see very many of those strong men come from Hollywood, as they're too concerned with maintaining their status and popularity.

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