Adam Lambert’s controversial performance at the 2009 American Music Awards was edited for the West Coast feed of the awards show. But even before ABC censored the AMA’s most buzzed about performance, the American Idol singer told Access Hollywood that he felt censoring his performance would be akin to “discrimination.” Adam’s racy performance of his debut single “For Your Entertainment” — during which he simulated fellatio with a male dancer, flipped off the audience, and kissed male keyboardist Tommy Ratliff, who is straight — has been garnering headlines all morning.

The “Glam Rocker” just doesn’t get what all the fuss is about.

“You know honestly, if I offended some people… it’s apples and oranges. I’m not an artist that does things for every single person,” Adam told Access’ Shaun Robinson backstage.

“If it’s edited, that’s discrimination,” the singer explained. “I will be a little disappointed because there is a little bit of discrimination going in this country. There’s a big double standard, female pop artists have been doing things provocative like that for years, and the fact that I’m a male, and I’ll be edited and discriminated against could be a problem.”

He continued: “I believe in artistic freedom and expression, I believe in honoring the lyrics of a song, and those lyrics aren’t really for everybody either.”

Early Monday morning, the singer thanked his fans for their support, writing on Twitter: “All hail freedom of expression and artistic integrity…fans: I adore u.”