Sam Smith was recently heckled on a New York street while in a different guise than the one they wore for their ‘demonic’ Grammys performance. During the incident, an angry woman shouted insults at them, accusing them of being “evil” and a “sick motherfucker”. This comes after some people expressed concern that Sam’s performance was anti-Christian and could negatively influence young people. Sam maintained a dignified silence and avoided eye contact with the heckler, while members of the LGBT community argued that they wanted to “reclaim” satanic imagery and references. Sam has previously said that they have been a target for “hate” and prejudice since coming out as non-binary in 2019. They have also caused controversy recently when, following suggestions they had made about inclusivity, the Brit Awards opted out of gendered categories.
Sam Smith was recently heckled on a New York street while in a different guise than the one they wore for their ‘demonic’ Grammys performance. During the incident, an angry woman shouted insults at them, accusing them of being “evil” and a “sick motherfucker”. This comes after some people expressed concern that Sam’s performance was anti-Christian and could negatively influence young people. Sam maintained a dignified silence and avoided eye contact with the heckler, while members of the LGBT community argued that they wanted to “reclaim” satanic imagery and references. Sam has previously said that they have been a target for “hate” and prejudice since coming out as non-binary in 2019. They have also caused controversy recently when, following suggestions they made about inclusivity, the Brit Awards opted out of gendered categories.
