JoJo Siwa has sparked outrage within the LGBTQ+ community with her recent music release. The 20-year-old, known for her brightly colored bows and rhinestones, has attempted to rebrand herself by embracing a black and white aesthetic. However, this move has been criticized for resembling Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz era. JoJo’s first new song, “Karma,” was met with mockery on TikTok, particularly for her frenetic dance moves.
The controversy escalated when JoJo claimed to have invented a new genre of music called “gay pop.” In an interview with Billboard, she stated, “When I first signed with Columbia, I said I wanted to start a new genre of music. I said, ‘It’s called gay pop.'” This statement did not sit well with the LGBTQ+ community, especially considering JoJo herself identifies as a lesbian.
Social media users quickly pointed out that gay pop has existed for much longer than JoJo’s career. One user shared a gif of George Michael, questioning whether JoJo could truly be considered a leader in the gay pop genre. Another user criticized JoJo’s ignorance and arrogance, emphasizing that gay pop predates her and even her parents.
Commenters listed various gay musicians, both recent and iconic, to counter JoJo’s claim. Artists like Boygenius, Chappell Roan, and Elton John were mentioned as examples of established gay pop artists. Even JoJo contradicted herself in the Billboard interview by expressing excitement to bring her version of pop music back, acknowledging that the genre already exists.
Jojo Siwa Sparks Outrage with Offensive Statement
In a recent video, TikToker lemongayde criticized Jojo Siwa for her offensive statement. The content creator expressed that as a young and queer person, it is important to understand and respect the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Lemongayde argued that Jojo’s claim of inventing gay pop is disrespectful and ignorant, as the genre has existed long before she was born. They called for Jojo to educate herself and apologize for her remarks.
Jojo Siwa Faces Backlash from LGBTQ+ Community
Another LGBTQ+ content creator, Claire, condemned Jojo Siwa’s statement as “violently disrespectful to all of your queer elders.” Claire urged Jojo to acknowledge the impact of her words and apologize to Sir Elton John, whom she has met in the past. The backlash against Jojo has been intense, with many calling for her to take responsibility for her actions.
Fans Defend Jojo Siwa’s Statement
While the backlash continues to grow, a few fans have come to Jojo Siwa’s defense. They argue that Jojo may have misspoke and actually meant to say she was exploring a new genre, rather than claiming to have invented it. However, this defense has not been widely accepted, and many still demand an apology from Jojo.
Jojo Siwa Compares Her Music to Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus
In an attempt to explain her new song “Karma,” Jojo Siwa compared it to the music of Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. She described it as a departure from traditional pop, more akin to Lady Gaga’s “Judas” than Katy Perry’s “California Gurls.” Jojo expressed her vision and determination to make the world believe in her music.
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