Sam Smith , who identifies as genderqueer and nonbinary, has embraced gender neutral pronouns.

The British singer-songwriter made the announcement on Instagram Friday, telling fans and the media that, in an effort to embrace myself for who I am, their pronouns are they and them.

I understand there will be many mistakes and mis gendering but all I ask is you please please try, Smith wrote. I hope you can see me like I see myself now.