Homophobia in The Recording Industry
In an interview with GayWired, Jackson was asked whether or not having a strong hip-hop fan base, which is known for being homophobic, has ever conflicted with her support of the gay community. Jackson asserted that other people's homophobic views have never affected her work. In 2002, Jackson recorded the duet "Feel It Boy" with reggae singer Beenie Man with moderate success, though Jackson later admitted regret over the collaboration after discovering Beenie Man's music often contains homophobic lyrics. The UK based LGBT advocacy group OutRage! expressed anger over the collaboration due to the fact that "she has always been a revered gay icon" and asked consumers to boycott the single. Jackson issued an apology to the gay community in an article contained in The Voice. Jackson has stated she would have never agreed to record the duet had she been informed by her label about Beenie Man's controversial lyrics beforehand. However, Jackson's 2004 song "All Nite (Don't Stop)" was remixed by Jamaican dancehall artist Elephant Man, who has also been accused of homophobia.
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