Young Thug Faces Backlash Over "Transphobic" Dwyane Wade Tweet

Young Thug Faces Backlash Over Misgendered Tweet to Dwyane Wade's Daughter

2020-02-19 16:42 in MusicWords By Feleg Tesema

Young Thug is facing backlash after sharing a misgendered tweet aimed at Dwyane Wade's 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, who recently came out as transgender.

In the now-deleted tweet, Thug wrote: "All I wanna say to Dwyane son is ‘GOD DONT MAKE MISTAKES’ but hey live your true self." In another tweet, the rapper appeared to call Zaya "god's best creation." Check it out below.

You’re gods best Creation
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) February 19, 2020

Last week, the former NBA athlete went on national TV to discuss his daughter's journey. Sitting down with Ellen DeGeneres, Wade recalled how his daughter, formerly named Zion, came out as transgender to him and his wife Gabrielle Union. "I looked at [Zaya] and said, you are a leader. It’s our opportunity to allow you to be a voice."

The Internet is currently divided on Thug's recent "transphobic" tweet. So far, the rapper hasn't responded to the backlash.

View some of the reactions to Thug's tweets below.

Young Thug could have sat there and mind his business but he just couldn't help himself.

That's how homophobic people are. They can't even contain themselves to not post some stupid shit on the internet.
— Skin Care Bully (@CruzanChoklate) February 19, 2020

Comments like this is why we LGBTQ individuals struggle more and more even after we’re out. Please don’t do this. We have to struggle enough with acceptance.
— Nicholas Liddle (@NLiddle16) February 19, 2020

You know what Dwyane Wade has been waiting his whole life for? Parenting advice from Lil Boosie and Young Thug. pic.twitter.com/vlxQ0n7uqN
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) February 19, 2020