While addressing longstanding rumors about his blindness during a performance in Cardiff, Wonder humorously confirmed that he became blind shortly after birth and emphasized that he sees the world through the spirit, not the eyes.

He explained that his blindness allows him to focus on people's true spirits rather than their appearances, turning what some perceive as a limitation into a gift, and shared this message with humor and wisdom.

The BST Hyde Park festival lineup also included artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, and Sabrina Carpenter, making it a diverse and star-studded event.

During his recent UK tour, Stevie Wonder performed at BST Hyde Park on July 12, 2025, delivering a two-hour set of his classic hits like 'My Cherie Amour' and 'Isn’t She Lovely,' to an enthusiastic crowd.

Wonder's illustrious career spans over 50 years, during which he has collaborated with icons such as Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Aretha Franklin, continually setting high standards in music production.

His performance at BST Hyde Park was part of his 'Love, Light and Song' UK tour, which has included stops in Manchester, Birmingham, and Lytham, with co-founder Peter Taylor expressing excitement about hosting him.

Despite Wonder's clarification, conspiracy theories about his sight persist among some fans, often treated more as jokes, with humorous social media posts like Justin Bieber's FaceTime screenshot joking about Wonder never seeing calls.

Audience reactions to his remarks ranged from humor to admiration, highlighting Wonder’s ability to turn playful moments into messages of empathy and spiritual insight.

Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards and is one of only three artists to win Album of the Year three times, cementing his legendary status in the music world.

His final performance of the tour included a heartfelt message about transforming negativity into positivity, emphasizing the importance of understanding beyond physical sight.

Reflecting on his childhood, Wonder shared how his mother was distressed about his blindness, but he believed that God had a greater purpose for him, a sentiment he also expressed in a 2024 podcast with Barack Obama.

Wonder often uses humor to address his blindness, such as joking with Jamie Foxx at the 2025 BET Awards about the differences between real and acting blindness, turning personal challenges into uplifting messages.