Róisín Murphy has apologized after criticizing transgender children for using puberty blockers, comments seen as transphobic.
On her personal Facebook account, the Irish artist described this type of medication – which inhibits the production of hormones and delays the growth of breasts or the appearance of facial hair – as “heartbreaking.” “Big Pharma is laughing, with their pockets full of money,” he wrote.
“Please don’t call me TERF [Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist, termo utilizado para descrever mulheres feministas que discriminam contra pessoas transgénero]. “Don’t use that word against women.”
Murphy, who counts a large LGBTQ+ community among her fans, was immediately the target of criticism, which has now prompted her to apologise. “Seeing what my actions have caused and the division it has caused, it breaks my heart,” he said in a statement. “I apologize for hurting so many of you. I hope people understand that my concern is born of love.”
The artist also promised to “abandon this debate publicly,” and added: “My true message is music, and music will never exclude us.”
Róisín Murphy, who worked on this year’s version of Suber Bock Super Rock, is finalizing the release of a new album called “Hit Parade”, which will be released on September 8th.
