Carlos Santana apologizes for making offensive comments about the transgender community.

Music Legend Carlos Santana Apologizes for Insensitive Comments

Music⁤ legend Carlos Santana recently issued an apology⁢ after making controversial remarks about gender identity. In a​ statement​ posted on⁢ social media, Santana expressed remorse for his insensitive comments⁣ and emphasized his desire to honor and respect all individuals’ ideals and beliefs.

“I​ am sorry for my insensitive ‍comments,” Santana‌ stated. “They don’t reflect that I want to honor and respect ‍all ⁢person’s ideals and ​beliefs. I realize that what I said hurt people‌ and that was not ⁣my intent. I sincerely apologize to the ​transgender community and everyone I​ offended.”

Controversial ⁢Comments Made‌ at New Jersey Concert

The ⁣musician made these remarks during a July concert in New Jersey, which sparked criticism and backlash from the online community. Santana’s comments centered around the concept of ⁣gender identity and how he believes​ a person’s gender is determined.

“When God ⁣made you and me, ‍before we came out ⁢of the womb, ‌you know who you ​are‍ and what ‌you are. Later on, ⁤when you grow out of it, you‍ see things, and you start believing that you ⁢could be something that sounds‍ good, but you know it ain’t right,”‍ Santana said.

“Because ⁤a woman⁤ is‌ a woman and a man is a man —‍ that’s it. Whatever you want to do in ‌the closet, ‌that’s your business. ⁣I’m OK with that.”

These remarks were met⁤ with⁣ strong‍ criticism, particularly from liberals online, who labeled ​them as “transphobic.” Many expressed⁤ disappointment in ​Santana’s views and questioned his status as a legendary artist.

“Such a legendary artist having to spread this hate for what,” ​one person responded to footage of ⁤Santana’s remarks.

“He’s over … well he actually⁢ never started,” another user posted.

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