Overview

• Ne-Yo initially expressed disagreement with parents allowing children to transition genders.
• After receiving backlash, Ne-Yo apologized and pledged to educate himself on gender identity.
• Some criticized Ne-Yo's apology as giving in to "woke" pressure, while others said it didn't go far enough.
• Ne-Yo then retracted his apology, reaffirming his right to an opinion while claiming he did not intend to offend.
• His comments sparked debate about parenting, gender, and ideological pressures in public discourse.