D. Smith Announces Detransition After 12 Years as a Trans Woman
According to social media and celebrity news reports published on September 18, 2026, Grammy-nominated producer and reality TV personality D. Smith has announced he is detransitioning after living publicly as a transgender woman for 12 years. The 51-year-old music producer stated on Instagram that he will now present as a man and use he/him pronouns, noting that the decision has been developing over the past several months.
Reflecting on the Past and Embracing a New Chapter
Smith emphasized in his social media statement that his 12 years living as a woman were not a mistake. According to reporting from Page Six and the Daily Mail, the artist wrote that those years introduced him to extraordinary people and profound experiences, stating, “Living my life as a woman for 12 years showed me the man that I wanted to become.” Smith also confirmed that his respect and love for the transgender community remain unchanged, maintaining his belief that everyone deserves the freedom to become themselves.
Industry Background and Reality TV History
Before this announcement, Smith made television history in 2016 by joining the cast of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” Season 5, becoming the show’s first openly transgender cast member. Alongside reality television, Smith has built an established career as a multi-platinum singer-songwriter and producer, working with high-profile artists including Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, CeeLo Green, and Kendrick Lamar, according to Daily Mail and Page Six coverage. In 2023, Smith’s documentary film “Kokomo City” earned the NEXT Innovator and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did D. Smith announce the detransition?
According to reports, D. Smith announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
What pronouns is D. Smith using?
Smith is currently using he/him pronouns and presenting as a man, as stated in his public announcement.
What is D. Smith best known for professionally?
Smith is a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer who has worked with artists like Katy Perry and Lil Wayne, and directed the award-winning 2023 documentary “Kokomo City.”
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