Carlos Santana was recently under fire after a video of him surfaced where he made controversial comments about the LGBTQ+ community on stage. The singer took to Facebook to apologize for his comments. Here’s what the singer said on stage:
“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. 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.”
After receiving backlash online, the singer’s apology on Facebook read:
“I am sorry for my insensitive comments. 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.”
Carlos went on to share his goals in terms of respecting everyone’s personal choices by adding:
“Here is my personal goal that I strive to achieve every day. I want 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.”
He ended his apology with sentiments of wanting everyone to live their lives how they want. The singer said:
“I will now pursue this goal to be happy and have fun, and for everyone to believe what they want and follow in your hearts without fear. It takes courage to grow and glow in the light that you are and to be true, genuine, and authentic. We grow and learn to shine our light with love and compliments. Have a glorious existence. Peace.”
You can watch Carlos Santana’s remarks below and read his apology on Facebook here.
