JoJo Siwa Clarifies Her Stance on 'Gay Pop' as a Music Genre

Amid backlash, JoJo Siwa explains that 'gay pop' is not an official music genre but a style she hopes to promote.

JoJo Siwa faced criticism for claiming to have started a new music genre called 'gay pop' alongside her single 'Karma'.
Siwa clarified in multiple interviews that while 'gay pop' is not recognized officially, it represents a style within the music industry.
Critics pointed out that queer artists like Freddy Mercury and Elton John have been influential long before Siwa's claim.
The controversy sparked discussions on social media, with responses from artists like Tegan & Sara.
Siwa expressed a desire to see 'gay pop' recognized more formally in the music industry, despite the backlash.