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Most in the trans community and beyond acknowledge that gender identity is deeply rooted in personal experiences that cannot be fully expressed through fashion or social media statements. Instead, much of this gender "exploration" among pop stars appears to be performative, aimed at remaining fashionable and relevant.
The Bigger Picture: Relevance and Cultural Influence
The broader pattern shows that these aging pop stars are struggling with relevance as a new generation of artists—like Sabrina Carpenter and Chloe Rann—rise in popularity. These newer artists seem to have grown up within a different cultural framework, less obsessed with gender spectacle and more focused on authentic expression and music.