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Part 3: Ne-Yo: When Did it Become OK for a 12-Year-Old Boy to Say He Wants to Be a Girl?
Part 1: Ne-Yo on Being a Man But Writing Hit Songs for Women Like Beyonce & Rihanna
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Singer Neyo revealed that his hit song "Irreplaceable" was initially written for himself, but he eventually gave it to Beyoncé. He explained that the lyrics - specifically the line, "I can have another you in a minute" - would have come across as arrogant if he had sung it himself. Neyo recognized that the power of a lyric is often found in the messenger, and a woman delivering those lines conveyed a sense of empowerment. The conversation then shifted to the idea of gender roles and equality. Neyo expressed his belief that men and women have their own places in society, not in a restrictive way, but in terms of certain tasks and responsibilities. He emphasized the importance of men being able to protect women when necessary, acknowledging that women don't always need protection, but it should be available when they do. The conversation concluded with the notion that society is becoming confused about gender roles, which is leading to a loss of clarity and identity.
