Carlos Santana Is Singing ‘I’m Sorry” Following Transphobic Comments He Made During A Concert
Carlos Santana is putting his foot and entire guitar in his mouth after he made some heada** transphobic comments.
Spotted on Deadline, the 76-year-old legendary guitarist is now singing after a video of him going on a transphobic rant while giving props to Dave Chappelle, who also got called out for transphobic jokes at a concert back in July.
Per Deadline:
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” the guitarist is seen saying in the clip.
He continued, “Later on when you grow up, and 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 wanna do in the closet, that’s your business, I’m OK with that,” Santana added. He then mentioned his “brother Dave Chapelle,” who has also made some controversial remarks on transgender issues.
In the middle of his concert in New Jersey, Carlos Santana went on a bizarre anti-Trans rant.
Attendees say Santana interrupted his set after one song and went on for a while.
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are.… pic.twitter.com/PLypNVcXuw
— Yashar Ali (@yashar) August 24, 2023
Carlos Santana Ran To Facebook To Apologize
Following the backlash, Santana took to Facebook to immediately apologize for his comments. “I am sorry for my insensitive comments,” his post begins.
“They don’t reflect that I want to honor and respect all person’s (sic) 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,” his statement continued.
Santana claims that his “personal goal” is to “honor and respect all person’s (sic) ideals and beliefs whether they are LGBTQ or not. This is the planet of free will, and we have all been given this gift. 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.”
He wrapped up his statement, saying, “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.”
His apology might be too late. You can see those reactions below.
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Photo: Bob Riha Jr / Getty
1. Welp
I’m not going to share that Carlos Santana video. Just know it’s fuck him forever and ever. Amen.
— MrsBundrige (@MrsBundrige) August 25, 2023
2. Like she said
I did not have Alice Cooper and Carlos Santana coming out as transphobes within 24 hours of each other on the betting schedule, but I guess I should have.
Love to my trans friends.
Fuck bigoted old men.— Hillary Monahan (@HillaryMonahan) August 25, 2023
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It pains me to say this, but I lost a lot of respect for Alice Cooper & Carlos Santana all in one day. Why go after trans people? As if trans people don’t have enough bullshit to deal with already. Yet, Alice wears makeup, and goes by the stage name “Alice.” I just don’t get it.
— Adam Christie (@AdamChristieArt) August 25, 2023
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What most people don’t know is that KISS, Alice Cooper, and Carlos Santana all suck and make shit music for braindead morons.
— Tell Me I’m Good; Tell Me I’m Pretty (@goodprettyband) August 25, 2023
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it’s weird how certain people that are supposed to be all about “peace and love” end up being hateful for no reason, because apparently the peace and love is all an image…. Carlos Santana is a bitch for saying this- fuck him https://t.co/BgI9mhEUuL
— BitsBits (@BitsBitsBirch) August 24, 2023
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Carlos Santana went on a religious anti-transgender diatribe during a performance last night.
What a shame. https://t.co/HgDmJY6733
— Ryan Shead (@RyanShead) August 24, 2023
8.
Ah, fuck, not Carlos Santana being a transphobe. I grew up with his music and admiring what he’d accomplished. Learning he’s a shitty person sucks. Anyway, fuck you, Carlos. You can’t be about love and activism and hate people for being who they are.
— Gabino Iglesias (@Gabino_Iglesias) August 25, 2023
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I’m so sick of these old bigots commenting on lives they will never understand. Carlos Santana and Alice Cooper come out at TERFs on the same day???? Wtf https://t.co/kZdx7Jkv9a
— Karla Marx (@KarlaMarx1917) August 25, 2023
10.
I really appreciate Carlos Santana actively cutting down my list of “ppl I want to see before one of us dies.” He can take his transphobia and fuck right off.
— Xcessively Black Fully Vaxed Artisanal Author (@spladayum) August 25, 2023
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