The backlash against Katy Perry for thanking Elon Musk, known for his anti-LGBTQ+ stance, exemplifies the clash between supporting popular figures and LGBTQ+ rights. The incident sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized communities in navigating the public sphere of support and endorsement.
Musk's ownership of X has been marked by a surge in hate content, including reinstating previously banned right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-Semitic accounts. This incident underscores the complicity and responsibility of influential figures in tacitly endorsing problematic behaviors and beliefs.
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