Stevie Wonder’s Response to ‘Not Blind’ Rumors Explained

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Legendary artist Stevie Wonder has finally spoken out against longstanding speculation that he can see. During a recent performance in Cardiff, Wales, the musician explained that he had been pondering when to publicly address these rumors. He acknowledged that false claims about his blindness have persisted for many years.

To clarify, here’s what Wonders had to comment regarding the speculations surrounding his sight issues: This is all the information we’ve managed to compile on that topic.

Stevie Wonder reacts to rumors about his blindness

During a performance as part of his Love, Light, and Song U.K. tour, the Grammy-winning artist publicly discussed the ongoing speculation about his eyesight and blindness. A comedic response to these rumors, captured on video, quickly spread across social media platforms.

Stevie Wonder addressed the audience by saying, “You know, I’ve been hearing some gossip about my personal life. But let me assure you, what you really need to know is the truth.

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After creating his hit song “Isn’t She Lovely,” he shared insights about his original concept and its origin. He pointed out that shortly after his birth, he lost his sight, which turned out to be a blessing as it enabled him to perceive the world in a truthful manner, seeing people based on their spirits rather than their physical appearances or skin color.

In 2015, during his guest spot on The Late Show with David Letterman, Stevie Wonder humorously referred to his blindness. He playfully remarked, “Sometimes you can pretend not to notice something when you actually do.” Additionally, he said, “You can claim you didn’t see it even though you did.” (As reported by Rolling Stone)

Additionally, in the “The Wonder of Stevie” podcast, Stevie discussed his life and aspirations during a chat with Wesley Morris and Barack Obama. He candidly shared, “I came into existence, then quickly lost my sight. My mother faced various challenges, which deeply impacted my own experiences.

In a straightforward manner, the icon of R&B openly disclosed that it was his mom who expressed concern for him and wept “every evening.” Additionally, he divulged that he begged his mother to cease her tears because they gave him a severe headache.

Stevie Wonder viewed his visual impairment as just one aspect of a larger life’s path. To comfort his mother, he expressed the idea that perhaps there was a greater purpose for him beyond what they could currently see. Looking back at his career, he acknowledged that this belief had indeed been validated by history.

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2025-07-16 00:10