Kae Tempest Discusses Gender Transition and New Novel in Candid Interview
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 04:01 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Culture
Poet and musician Kae Tempest has spoken to The Guardian about his gender transition, sexuality, and pronouns ahead of the release of his follow-up novel — ten years after his debut. Tempest described drawing strength from literature and reflected on a life spent on the edge, saying simply: 'I'm just glad to be alive.'
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