Ne-Yo has revoked his initial apology for making anti-trans comments about gender identity.
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00:00Neo has retracted an apology he made over his anti-trans remarks about gender identity and parenting transgender children.
00:07Initially the singer appeared on the podcast Vlad TV during which he stated that he does not agree with parents who allow their children to
00:14have a say in their gender identity or access to quote irreversible gender-affirming care at a young age.
00:20Critics of his remarks quickly pointed to medical evidence with many pointing out the gender-affirming care for minors such as puberty blockers and speech
00:27therapy isn't permanent. Neo then posted a statement on Twitter
00:30apologizing to anyone that he may have hurt with his comments and committed to further educating himself on the topic of gender identity.
00:36However, in a recent video posted to Instagram, Neo said that the apology was written and posted by his publisher and that he does not
00:43apologize for holding these views.
00:45I have no beef with the LBGTQIA plus community whatsoever.
00:50I ain't got no beef with y'all. Do whatever the hell it is you want to do. Do what you want to do with your kids.
00:55However, somebody asked my opinion on this matter, and this is how I feel. If I get canceled for this, then you know what?
01:00Maybe this is a world where they don't need a Neo no more.
01:03All right? Neo's remarks come as anti-LGBTQ plus legislation has targeted children and teenagers
01:08across the nation as well as their parents and families for standing by them.