Grammy-nominated music producer D. Smith has revealed that he will now be living and presenting as a man years after publicly identifying as a transgender woman.
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The producer made the announcement in a statement shared on his Instagram page on September 17, explaining that he spent the past 12 years living publicly as a transgender woman and that the experience was an important part of his personal journey.
It could be recalled that after Smith came out as transgender, he previously said he faced challenges within the music industry, including collaborators distancing themselves from him, projects being pulled, and friends no longer responding to his calls.
Sharing his decision with his followers, D. Smith wrote: “For most of my life, I’ve followed my heart, even when the path wasn’t easy to understand. Over the last twelve years, I lived my life publicly as a transgender woman. Those years weren’t a mistake. They were real. They introduced me to extraordinary people, profound experiences, and lessons that I will always carry with me forever.”
He continued: “Over the past several months, I’ve begun a new chapter in my life. Going forward, I’ll be living and presenting as a man and using he/him pronouns. This isn’t about erasing my past. Living my life as a woman for 12 years showed me the man that I wanted to become. My respect and love for the transgender community remain unchanged, and I continue to believe that every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and compassion and have the freedom to become themselves.”
Smith also expressed gratitude to people who supported him throughout different stages of his life, adding that his journey has continued to teach him important lessons.
He wrote: “Life is constantly pushing me to grow. Even when I feel tired, discouraged, or alone, life has given me strength because I chose purpose over fear. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who supported me throughout every season of my life.”
The producer added that there is more to his story that he plans to share when the time is right.
He wrote: “There is much more to this journey than can’t fit into this statement. When the time is right, I’ll share that story in full. Until then, thank you for allowing me space to continue growing.”