Ne-Yo’s transgender apology slammed by anti-woke fans: ‘Do not be weak!’

These Ne-Yo followers are “Mad.”

The R&B singer prompted an outcry amongst conservative listeners after strolling again on a controversial remark he made about parenting inside the transgender neighborhood.

On Sunday, Ne-Yo, born Shaffer Chimere Smith, posted his 180-degree apology on X (previously Twitter), claiming that he has at all times been “an advocate for love and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ neighborhood.”

A number of followers of the “So Sick” singer slammed the apology claiming that the rapper had nothing to be sorry for.

“Don’t be weak Ne-Yo,” wrote conservative influencer and broadcaster Xaviaer DuRousseau. “You spoke details that wanted to be heard.”

“U caved to the mob that butchers youngsters. Unsure how u can look your self within the mirror,” slammed one other irate fan.

Taking to X, the Grammy winner’s apology said: “After a lot reflection, I’d like to precise my deepest apologies to anybody that I’ll have damage with my feedback on parenting and gender identification.

“I’ve at all times been an advocate for love and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, so I perceive how my feedback may’ve been interpreted as insensitive and offensive,” continued the hip-hop star. “Gender identification is nuanced and I actually admit that I plan to raised educate myself on the subject.”

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The mea culpa got here on Saturday after the “One in a Million” crooner, 43, criticized parents for permitting children to make “life-changing” choices about their gender.

“I really feel just like the mother and father have virtually forgotten what the position of a mum or dad is,” stated the rapper throughout an interview for VladTV. “In case your little boy comes as much as you and says, ‘Daddy I wanna be a woman,’ you simply let him rock with that?” 

“The place did he get that? For those who let this 5-year-old little boy eat sweet all day, he’s gonna try this,” added Ne-Yo. “Like, when did it turn into a good suggestion to let a 5-year-old, a 6-year-old, a 12-year-old make a life-changing determination?”

The three-time Grammy Award winner then claimed that he was from “an period” the place a “man was a person and a lady was a lady.”

“There was two genders and that’s simply how I rocked,” he stated. “You could possibly establish as a goldfish in case you really feel like, that ain’t my enterprise. It turns into my enterprise whenever you attempt to make me play the sport.”

“I’m not gonna name you a goldfish,” added the hip-hop star.