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Róisín Murphy's Trans Comments Spark Backlash from DJ

10/23/2025

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Irish musician Róisín Murphy posted a claim that fewer young people identify as transgender, citing Tufts University data.
DJ The Blessed Madonna criticized Murphy's post as transphobic and warned about the dangers faced by trans individuals.
The Blessed Madonna urged Murphy to reconsider her stance.
The incident follows Murphy's prior remarks about puberty blockers and trans youth, which drew widespread LGBTQ+ backlash.

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Irish musician Róisín Murphy posted a claim that fewer young people identify as transgender, citing Tufts University data.
DJ The Blessed Madonna criticized Murphy's post as transphobic and warned about the dangers faced by trans individuals.
The Blessed Madonna urged Murphy to reconsider her stance.
The incident follows Murphy's prior remarks about puberty blockers and trans youth, which drew widespread LGBTQ+ backlash.