“I realize that what I said hurt people and that was not my intent.

I sincerely apologize to the transgender community and everyone I offended,” the famed guitarist said.

Because a woman is a woman and a man is a man.

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana.Daniel Knighton/Getty

Whatever you wanna do in the closet, that’s your business.

I’m okay with that."

“I realize that what I said hurt people and that was not my intent.

I sincerely apologize to the transgender community and everyone I offended.”

He continued, “Here is my personal goal that I strive to achieve every day.

I want to honor and respect all person’s ideals and beliefs whether they are LGBTQ or not.

This is the planet of free will and we have all been given this gift.

He added, “We grow and learn to shine our light with Love and compliments.

Have a glorious existence.