Jeffree Star addresses yak meat controversy
Jeffree Star faced backlash after revealing that he sells yak meat
YouTuber turned rancher Jeffree Star has been facing immense backlash after he announced that his ranch is now selling yak meat.
The criticism saw Star post several videos explaining that he had donated yak meat from his ranch to the local community.
He also elaborated that the yaks he raises for meat are different from the ones he has as pets or for breeding purposes.
"People are so crazy. I think city folk don’t understand farming. There was a very big misconception that, when I announced I was gonna start selling meat, people thought it was all of my pets I’ve been spending the last year and a half with. Sorry! They’re all right here."
"Yes, it may seem a little interesting to some people, or you were a little perturbed that I am raising yaks for breeding and pets, and then, yes we are also raising yaks for food. Yak meat is so amazing. It’s actually the leanest, healthiest red meat in America, and no one is talking about it.
"There was never a plan to raise yaks for meat in the beginning. I know some people can’t fathom that, and they want to say I’m a liar. Girl, I’ve been living out in paradise. When I learned more about the animal, I was like oh, I want to try doing stuff like that."
