Macy Gray tells critics to ‘f*** off’ after receiving backlash for anti-trans comments

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Macy Gray has told her critics to “f*** off” after she made controversial comments about the trans community. During an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Monday, the 54-year-old singer told host Morgan: “I will say this and everyone’s gonna hate me but as a woman, just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry.” Gray’s statement followed a discussion about “the issue of transgenders in sports”. Gray also said she would use her/hers pronouns for trans women if they want her to, “but that doesn’t make you a woman”. I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” But in a new post yesterday evening, she wrote: “All of you coming on my page, threatening me and calling me names – just becuz I said something you don’t agree with – be whatever you wana be, and fk off.” The Independent has contacted Gray’s representatives for further comment.