Nationwide — Khalid is talking brazenly about his sexuality, affirming his happiness and self-acceptance after being outed on social media. In a sequence of posts on X (previously Twitter) this previous Friday, the singer confirmed he’s homosexual, responding to the state of affairs with grace and humor.
“🏳️🌈!!! there y’all go. Subsequent subject please lol,” Khalid initially wrote, utilizing the LGBTQ satisfaction flag emoji. When a fan requested for affirmation, he replied, “I’m [gay]! And that’s okay.” He adopted up with, “I obtained outed and the world nonetheless continues to show. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I’m not ashamed of my sexuality! In actuality, it ain’t no person’s enterprise! However I’m okay with me 🖤.”
In line with Rolling Stone, the posts got here after X consumer Hugo Almonte accused an unnamed “homosexual R&B singer” of providing him medicine and trying to border him for breaking into his dwelling. Almonte, who has fewer than 750 month-to-month listeners on his personal music platforms, shared a photograph with Khalid alongside a string of accusations, claiming the singer tried to make use of his affect to silence him after their relationship ended.
Khalid has indirectly addressed Almonte’s allegations however responded to 1 fan who instructed his sexuality was apparent. “I wasn’t hiding something!” Khalid wrote. “It’s simply not any of your online business.” His measured response resonated with followers who applauded his dealing with of the state of affairs.
In a press release to Rolling Stone, Almonte defended his actions, claiming he had been holding onto these accusations for 5 years earlier than deciding to share them. He alleged he has since acquired demise threats and criticized these accusing him of looking for clout. “It’s loopy that individuals stated I used to be chasing clout after I’ve been silent about this for years,” he stated.
Whereas Khalid’s crew has but to reply publicly, the R&B star has acquired an outpouring of assist from followers and fellow artists. Producers MNEK and Amorphous had been amongst those that condemned Almonte’s posts. Amorphous wrote on X, “Your music can barely will let you afford a small fry at Jack within the Field and also you’re pressed about outing somebody who has three diamond data. Y’all aren’t the identical, babes.”
Khalid’s candid response and the widespread assist he’s acquired spotlight the resilience of his fanbase and his standing as a beloved artist within the LGBTQ and music communities.
