D. Smith of 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' Is Detransitioning After 12 Years: 'This Isn't About Erasing My Past'

D. Smith, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and

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star, announced on Instagram Friday that he is detransitioning after 12 years of living publicly as a transgender woman. Smith, 51, will now live and present as a man using he/him pronouns. In his announcement, Smith emphasized that this new chapter doesn’t erase his past:“Living my life as a woman for 12 years showed me the man that I wanted to become.”

Smith has built an impressive career behind the scenes, writing for artists like Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, and Ciara. He also made history as the first transgender person to appear on

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, joining the show in Season 5 back in 2016. In his statement, Smith made it clear that his love and respect for the transgender community remain unchanged, emphasizing that every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and compassion.Poseactress Indya Moore showed support in the comments.

Stories like this one raise real questions about identity, personal freedom, and how we treat each other online when someone’s path takes a turn. What do you think about D. Smith’s announcement? Let us know in the comments.