Katy Perry revised Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech, which previously garnered controversy for being "misogynistic" and "homophobic."
In honor of the beginning of Pride Month, Perry posted Butker's speech with edited parts on Instagram on Saturday, June 1.
"Fixed this for my girls, my graduates, and my gays - you can do anything, congratulations and happy pride ️️⚧️," she captioned the post.
In Perry's version of Butker's speech, the 39-year-old singer wrote, "I say all of this to you because I have seen it firsthand, how much happier someone can be supporting women and not saying that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world."
The athlete infamously claimed in his statement that women's primary job should be "homemaking," leaving the public fuming. The full text, posted on the National Catholic Register's website, explored motherhood and masculinity - which not everyone agreed with.
The "Last Friday Night" singer continued, "Society is shifting, and people young and old are embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. With that said, I want to say Happy Pride Month to all of you and congratulations Class of 2024!"
Perry changed Butker's speech for Pride Month, while the athlete buried himself more with controversy that made him "one of the most hated men in North America."
Butker noted in his speech that he is "the man I am because I have a wife who leans into her vocation." He also attacked the LGBTQ+ community, referencing Pride Month as he said, "Not the deadly sin sort of pride that has an entire month dedicated to it, but the true God-centered pride that is cooperating with the Holy Ghost to glorify him."
Aside from Perry, several people in the NFL dismissed Butker's statement to show the inclusion in the league.
Former Kansas City commissioner Justice Horn also called out the athlete in a post, maintaining that Butker does not represent the city as it is a place that "welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members."
On the other hand, Butker defended his words during a separate speech at the Courage Under Fire gala in Nashville, saying that it "could be God's will" when some people never liked him.
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