Ne-Yo discusses gender issues in podcast interview. See what he said

Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo shared his thoughts on gender matters during a podcast conversation with Gloria Velez on VladTV.

Ne-Yo said, “I feel like the parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is. 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? When did that happen? Like, I don’t understand that.”

The 43-year-old three-time Grammy winner reminisced about an era where gender was clear-cut. “I come from a time when men were men and women were women. There were two genders, and that’s how things were,” he stated.


He added that individuals could identify however they wished, but he wouldn't indulge in such ideas. “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. I’m not gonna call you a goldfish,” Ne-Yo added.

Ne-Yo, a father of seven with two mothers, received varied reactions to his comments online. Critics likened his parenting advice to "getting racial sensitivity training from Paula Deen." Yet, he also found support, with fans affirming their agreement and praising his contributions as an artist.

Known for producing three No. 1 albums, including his debut "In My Own Words," Ne-Yo boasts three Grammy wins out of 15 nominations.

FAQs

What did Ne-Yo express during his podcast interview?
Ne-Yo discussed gender changes and his concerns about young children making significant life-altering decisions.

How did Ne-Yo's comments about gender issues spark reactions online?
Online observers had mixed responses, with some criticizing his views, while others defended him and praised his music career.