…Researched and contributed by Femi Taiwo.
Celebrity Prince Kaybee has recently found himself at the center of a Twitter backlash after he made a careless statement that has been interpreted as pushing the homophobic agenda.
In his statement, the musician hinted that he believed homosexual individuals recruit children.
This statement is dangerous as it perpetuates the idea of homophobia, which is harmful and violent towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Prince Kaybee’s specific words that have landed him in hot water, according to The Pink Brain, were, “I agree with the (violently homophobic and harmful) Uganda Invoice, the gays should not recruit kids”.
The backlash against Prince Kaybee began when tweeps called him out on his careless and potentially harmful statement.
Many pointed out that the bill he was referring to is a direct violation of human rights and that his support for it is not acceptable.
When he tried to play innocent and questioned why he was being labeled a homophobe, the tweeps came back even harder.
Prince Kaybee’s statement is particularly problematic given his status as a public figure.
As someone with a large platform and audience, it is important for him to be mindful of the impact his words can have, especially when they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and beliefs.
Prince Kaybee has not released any further statements regarding this matter, but it is clear that the backlash against him is not going away anytime soon.
It is important for celebrities and public figures to use their platform responsibly and thoughtfully to avoid perpetuating harmful attitudes and beliefs.