Gospel Singer And Pharrell Collaborator Canned From 'Ellen' After Homophobic Rant

Texan gospel singer Kim Burrell has been canned from her upcoming appearance on Ellen, after she went on a homophobic rant in church.

update: Ellen & Pharrell Address Axing Of Gospel Singer From Show After Homophobic Rant

As Fairfax reports, Burrell tells the congregation that homosexuality is "perverted".

"I came to tell you about sin. That perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion. It has deceived many men and women, and it's caused us pain on the body of Christ … You as a man, you open your mouth and take a man's penis in your face — you are perverted... You are a woman and will shake your face in another woman's breast, you are perverted."

Ellen Degeneres took to Twitter today to state bluntly, "For those asking, Kim Burrell will not be appearing on my show."

For those asking, Kim Burrell will not be appearing on my show.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 3, 2017

The Grammy-nominated singer most recently worked with Pharrell for the song I See A Victory for new film Hidden Figures, but even Pharrell has condemned Burrell's speech.

Pharrell posted a photo on Instagram stating, "I condemn hate speech of any kind. There is no room in this world for any kind of prejudice," which singer and Hidden Figures star Janelle Monae reposted, also condemning Burrell's rant.

"I shouldn't even have to post this as you guys should already know where I stand but If you do not pls know I unequivocally repudiate ANY AND ALL hateful comments against the LGBTQ community," Monae wrote.

"I will rejoice when folks stop thinking they ARE GOD, Jesus' assistant, picking and choosing what "sins" are acceptable in the Bible, and using the Bible as a whip!" 

 

I shouldn't even have to post this as you guys should already know where I stand but If you do not pls know I unequivocally repudiate ANY AND ALL hateful comments against the LGBTQ community. In addition, I feel we all belong to the same community, a shared community called humanity. And today and tomorrow and the next day I will continue to stand with other like minded people who condemn any and all statements and actions that would seek to deny the basic humanity of our fellow brothers and sisters. We cannot sit Idly by nor will we speak silently when we are confronted with such violence against members of our community. I am personally beyond exhausted by the ignorance and bigotry living in some people. At times I want to punch and I want to slap a lot of people when I read and hear the shit that comes out their mouthes !!! I will rejoice when folks stop thinking they ARE GOD, Jesus' assistant, picking and choosing what "sins" are acceptable in the Bible, and using the Bible as a whip! WE can't afford anymore tearing down of our shared humanity. My advice: If your religion is causing you to spew out words of hate, judge, or look down on others because of who one loves then you need to change it. And fast. If the religion don't make you are more loving or better person, ditch it. But what do I know. My hope is that we ALL go into this new year considering for one moment that we don't have all the answers. My hope is that we become more understanding, less judgmental, more tolerate, and more patient with one another. Including me. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

A photo posted by Janelle Monáe (@janellemonae) on Dec 31, 2016 at 6:05pm PST