Demi Lovato Understands Being "Misgendered": It Can Be "Confusing"

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Months ago, Lovato announced that they are non-binary and would now use "they/them" pronouns.

Weeks after Lizzo stood up for Demi Lovato when a paparazzo used the incorrect pronouns to describe the Popstar, Lovato has returned to set the record straight. Months ago, Lovato announced that they are non-binary and "will officially be changing my pronouns to they/them moving forward." Earlier today (July 13), Demi issued a statement about their pronouns, revealing that they, too, don't call themselves by "they/them" all of the time.

"If you misgender me - That's okay [praying hands emoji]," they wrote on their Instagram page. "I accidentally misgender myself sometimes!"

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"It's a huge transition to change the pronouns I've used for myself my entire life," they continued. "And it's difficult to remember sometimes! As long as you keep trying to respect my truth, And as long as I remember my truth, The shift will come naturally [heart emojis] I'm just grateful for your effort in trying to remember what means so much to my healing process [praying hands emoji]."

Lovato added in the caption that they "felt the need to post this" because the "change in pronouns" is often "confusing for some" while also being "difficult to remember for others." Although they're giving people grace, Lovato believes it is still "important to me that you try."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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