Articles criticised for claiming that R Kelly's trans son is transitioning as part of a 'trans guy trend'

9th June 2014, 11:59 AM, Joseph Patrick McCormick

Various gossip sites have been criticised for insensitively reporting on the transition of R Kelly's son, as sites questioned whether it was part of a "trend", and suggested that he chose his gender identity.

Jay Kelly is the 14-year-old son of singer R Kelly, who recently announced his transition on Facebook, and posted pictures of himself.

Reports from various sites use female pronouns to describe Jay Kelly, who is transitioning, as well as the name he was formerly known as, Jaya.

More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/09/articles-claim-that-r-kellys-trans-son-is-transitioning-as-part-of-a-trans-guy-trend/