Boy George says he 'can be childish on the Internet' but insists 'if I disagree with something I can't be dishonest' after taking on celebs in online rows

Boy George has confessed he can be 'childish on the internet' after coming under fire for sharing his views online.The music legend, 65, is no stranger to defending himself on social media, and has sparked backlash after releasing a pro-Israel song in July.In a new interview, Boy George insisted he can't be 'dishonest' about a topic he 'disagrees with', and will always proudly support his 'Jewish friends'.The singer also offered insight into his daily routine, which includes art, customising clothes and vegetarian cooking.He said: 'I've become much more comfortable being who I am. I love being Boy George and I'm lucky because once I take the drag off, I disappear and can walk around freely, which many of my contemporaries can't do.'I used to be much more socially anxious.' Boy George has confessed he can be 'childish on the internet' after coming under fire for sharing his views onlineIn an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Boy George added: 'If I disagree with something I can't be dishonest about it, and I'd rather be true to myself - especially when supporting my Jewish friends. 'I can be childish on the internet and tell people I'm going to send them a fart in a jar, but a lot of people aren't well informed - about Jewish, gay or any other culture.'Boy George also shared that he's embraced the use of AI in his music, and his new song We Will Dance Again.In an explosive social media post, Boy George, whose name is George Alan O'Dowd, then defended using AI in his music making process.'I don't need gatekeepers and one of the great things about AI is it removes all the interference, all the human interference,' he said. 'I wrote that song, the lyrics are mine, the melody is mine.'George likened using artificial intelligence to Elton John writing the music and lyricist Bernie Taupin writing the lyrics.He continued: 'That's what I do with Culture Club, that's what I do with all the people I work with because I don't play an instrument.'That doesn't make me lazy or make me uncreative. In fact I think AI has made me more creative.' The music legend is no stranger to defending himself on social media, and has sparked backlash after releasing a pro-Israel song in JulyBoy George claimed the music he is making is a 'totally different thing' to the AI music 'targeting' the charts and ushered fans to check out his music on his website.But this is not the only controversy George, who is not Jewish, has faced since the song was released.The singer's manager and best friend PK Kemsley spoke about George's exit from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar amid controversy over his support of Israel.In a statement released on Tuesday, PK pledged allegiance – noting that his 'courage should be respected not attacked' – while his words were topped with a Star Of David and a picture of George in a jacket adorned with a sequinned Star Of David.PK, who is Jewish, wrote: 'As Boy George's manager and his best friend, I want to be absolutely clear. I am completely behind him. For better for worse. Always...'In his initial statement, PK did not clarify whether the producers asked George to pull out, if actors refused to work with him, or if his withdrawal was to ensure the production did not become the target of hate mobs.In April Boy George hit back at anti-Israel campaigners who criticised him for taking part in Eurovision after the song competition bosses refused to ban the country from competing.Eurovision has been at the centre of controversy amid growing calls to prevent Israel from performing but bosses ruled in December that the country could compete.And Boy George, who represented San Marino in this year's competition, hit back at critics as he said: 'I have many, many Jewish friends that I've had since I was 15 or 16 years old.'Are people asking me as a principled human being to turn my back on my Jewish friends? It's not going to happen, it's never going to happen.'From the beginning of my career I wore a Jewish star. Go back and look at pictures of Culture Club. I am so affiliated with Jewish people. I am not necessarily affiliated with Israel. I don't really have an opinion on that.'But the job of music is to unite people.'