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Renowned musician Carlos Santana recently garnered attention when he made a bold statement about gender identity during a concert.
The legendary artist, known for his soulful guitar riffs and timeless hits, boldly declared, “A woman is a woman, and a man is a man,” which triggered a mix of applause and criticism.
Santana shared his perspective on personal identity with the crowd at one of his recent performances.
He stated, “When God made you and me — before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are.” He also suggested that societal influences might cause individuals to question their inherent identities, but he encouraged his audience to stay true to themselves.
Music legends Carlos Santana and Alice Cooper both made big statements against trans ideology today. Round of applause for both of them. We can’t let this crazed ideology destroy the next generation! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DvwcVXt4Wj
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) August 25, 2023
Santana’s comments were deemed by some as anti-transgender and were made during a concert in Atlantic City in July.
A video of his remarks quickly went viral on X (formerly known as Twitter), amassing over 800,000 views in just two hours.
Reactions to Santana’s statements were mixed, with some social media users expressing disappointment and accusing him of spreading hate.
Others applauded Santana for not succumbing to the pressures of woke culture. One user wrote, “So relieved he didn’t fall into the woke crap. Legend.”
In the midst of the controversy, Santana stood by his words. In an interview with Billboard after the concert, he emphasized his respect for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
He stated, “I desire to honor and respect all person’s ideals and beliefs whether they are LGBTQ or not. This is the planet of free will and we have all been given this gift.”
Last night at a concert in New Jersey, rock legend Carlos Santana said “when God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are… a woman is a woman and a man is a man.”
pic.twitter.com/zCZibZIkM2— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 24, 2023
Santana’s comments align with those of fellow rock icon Alice Cooper, who recently voiced concerns about discussing transgender issues with young children and the potential confusion it may cause.
Cooper stated, “I find it wrong when you’ve got a six-year-old kid who has no idea. He just wants to play, and you’re confusing him telling him, ‘Yeah, you’re a boy, but you could be a girl if you want to be.”
In the video, Santana also showed support for comedian Dave Chappelle, who has faced backlash for his comments on transgender issues. “Like this with my brother Dave Chappelle,” Santana said, aligning himself with the controversial comedian.
As the discussion around gender identity continues, Santana’s comments remind us of the diverse perspectives that exist within our society. Regardless of agreement or disagreement, it’s evident that the conversation surrounding these issues is ongoing.
This article appeared in Mainstpress and has been published here with permission.
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