November 23rd 2024.
Khalid, the talented music sensation, has recently shared something very personal with his fans - he has come out as gay. The 26-year-old artist, known for his chart-topping hits like Young Dumb & Broke and Better, has been in the spotlight since his debut single, Location, in 2016. With millions of records sold and six Grammy nominations under his belt, Khalid has collaborated with high-profile artists such as Halsey and Benny Blanco, and has amassed a huge fan following of over 4.6 million on X.
Despite his successful career, Khalid has always been very private when it comes to his personal life, especially his relationships. However, this weekend, he felt the need to address the rumors surrounding his sexuality after a fellow artist, Hugo D Almonte, posted a picture of them together and divulged explicit details of an alleged sexual encounter between them.
Taking to social media, Khalid posted a rainbow Pride flag emoji and wrote, "there yall go. next topic please lol [sic]." When a fan directly asked him if he is gay, Khalid simply replied, "I am! And that's okay." In another post, the singer proudly declared, "I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let's get this straight - I am not ashamed of my sexuality!" He ended his message with a heartfelt "love yall."
Some fans playfully joked with Khalid, saying that the "closet was glass," implying that it was obvious he was part of the LGBTQ+ community. To this, Khalid replied, "I wasn't hiding anything! It's just not any of your business." One fan even shared a clip of Khalid performing his 2022 track Satellite, calling it an "LGBTQ+ anthem," to which Khalid sweetly replied, "thank you!!!! I was never hiding."
The singer's nonchalant attitude towards his sexuality received an overwhelming amount of love and support from fans who applauded his courage and urged others to follow in his footsteps. Many fans also criticized Hugo D Almonte for his actions and showed their love for Khalid. Even queer British singer and producer MNEK, who called Almonte a "loser," showed his support for Khalid.
In an interview with Vulture, Almonte defended himself, claiming that his intentions were never to out Khalid, who was already out in the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles. But regardless of Almonte's intentions, Khalid's bravery in owning his identity and standing up for himself was truly admirable.
For those who don't know, Khalid's journey to stardom began while he was still a high school senior when he self-released his debut single. Just a year later, he received five Grammy nominations for his debut album, American Teen, which had him as a songwriter on every track. He has also collaborated with various artists in the R&B genre and beyond, including Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Normani, Ed Sheeran, and Marshmello.
Khalid's story is a reminder that no matter how successful or private one may be, it takes courage to be true to oneself and embrace who we are. And as his fans, we should all celebrate and support him for being unapologetically himself.
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