Róisín Murphy has recently shared a statement online after addressing the controversial topic of the use of puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth. In her statement, she expressed regret for the “divisions” her words had caused and made it clear that her “true calling is music”.
The singer had previously posted a comment on her personal Facebook profile where she criticised the use of puberty blockers, causing a stir among her fans. Murphy made it clear that she did not want to be labelled a “terf” and that she believes “little mixed up kids are vulnerable and need to be protected”.
In her statement, the musician apologised for “being the reason for this eruption of damaging and potentially dangerous social-media fire and brimstone”. She explained that she was “uncomfortable” in the public discourse that had been sparked and reminded her fans that she has “spent my whole life celebrating diversity and different views”.
The singer promised to “completely bow out of this conversation within the public domain” and expressed that her “true calling is music and music will never exclude any of us”. Murphy is no stranger to the stage, having recently appeared as one of the performers at this year’s Bilbao BBK Live. The event was a success, with NME describing her set as “sturdy” and “a study in how deep groove mutant disco still lives, breathes and grinds in the 2020s”.
Róisín Murphy’s statement has been met with both praise and criticism, and the musician’s stance on the controversial topic has certainly been a topic of conversation. With her dedicated fans and her passion for music, it is clear that Murphy will remain an important figure in the music industry for years to come.
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