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And Finally
Cee Lo not homophobic, OK?
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Cee Lo Green would like it to be known he’s not homophobic, even though he called a critical reviewer “gay” on Twitter without knowing said critic’s gender or sexuality.
Green’s slightly bizarre Twitter response to a negative review of his recent performance alongside Rihanna in Minneapolis went like this: “I respect your criticism, but be fair! People enjoyed last night! I’m guessing you’re gay? And my masculinity offended you? Well, fuck you!” Make of that what you will. Well, unless what you wish to make of it is that Green is anti-gay, in which case, please read on.
Cee Lo says: “At the time I didn’t even know what gender the person was. I was being a little outspoken that night, a little outrageous. I always expect people to assume that everything I do is part of my character and sense of humour. I assumed that whoever it was would assume it was all in good fun. It wasn’t taken so well, apparently”.
He adds: “[I shouldn’t] have to apologize for speaking my mind or defending my performance. I most certainly am not harbouring any sort of negative feeling toward the gay community. I’m one of the most liberal artists that I think you will ever meet, and I pride myself on that. Two of the remaining members that I have on my team on [US talent show] The Voice are proud and outspokenly gay”.
So, that’s alright then. Or not maybe. Make of that what you will I guess. And with no provisos this time.
