Janelle Monae States Kim Burrell Will No Longer Appear On “The Ellen Show” After Homophobic “Sermon” (Rant)

Janelle Monae, along with Octavia Spencer and Taraji P. Henson are the stars of the new film “Hidden Figures,” which follows the journey of the 3 African-American women who helped get man into space first.

The film has drawn a much needed buzz, and rightfully so, but recently not for the film. Gospel singer Kim Burrell, who appears on the soundtrack, recently went to a church gave a “sermon” on homosexuality, stating it is confusion and perverted among other things.

” I came to tell you about sin. That sin nature… That perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion, it has deceived many men and women… You as a man, you open your mouth and take a man’s penis in your face, you are perverted. You are a woman and will shake your face in another woman’s breast, you are perverted.”

Burrell has since apologized, but the damage has already been cause, and her true feelings were expressed. Since the releasing of the video, Janelle Monae revealed that Burrell will no longer appear on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show to promote the film.

TMZ caught up with Monae to discuss the issue, and she stated that Burrell would no longer appear on “The Ellen Show.”

Different celebrities such as Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, Pharrell, Monae herself, and many others have responded to Burrell’s rant.

“I shouldn’t even have to post this as you guys should already know where I stand but If you do not pls know I unequivocally repudiate ANY AND ALL hateful comments against the LGBTQ community. Actually I’m tired of that label. We all belong to the same community, a shared community called humanity. And today and tomorrow and the next day I will continue to stand with other like minded people who condemn any and all statements and actions that would seek to deny the basic humanity of our fellow brothers and sisters. We cannot sit Idly by nor will we speak silently when we are confronted with such violence against members of our community. I am personally beyond exhausted by the ignorance and bigotry living in some people. At times I want to punch and I want to slap a lot of people when I read and hear the shit that comes out their mouths !!! I will rejoice when folks stop thinking they ARE GOD, Jesus’ assistant, picking and choosing what “sins” are acceptable in the Bible, and using the Bible as a whip! WE can’t afford anymore tearing down of our shared humanity. My advice: If your religion is causing you to spew out words of hate, judge, or look down on others because of who one loves then you need to change it. And fast. If the religion don’t make you are more loving or better person, ditch it. But what do I know. My hope is that we ALL go into this new year considering for one moment that we don’t have all the answers. My hope is that we become more understanding, less judgmental, more tolerate, and more patient with one another. Including me. HAPPY NEW YEAR. ??❤”