Rapper came out gay

Will Fenton

Will, the founder of MIDDER, is a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for music and personal finance.

Le1f

Le1f, who gained recognition for producing tracks for Das Racist, has significantly impacted the rap scene.

Before entering the world of rap, Le1f studied ballet and modern dance.

Furthermore, he is the founder of Camp & Street, a hip-hop label that operates under Greedhead Music. 

When he revealed his sexuality in 2012, the hip-hop artist received the typical negative responses common among gay rappers.

Nonetheless, it did not affect his career, as he has the self-assurance and fearlessness to persevere despite detractors.

Le1f even admitted that he enjoys the attention he’s receiving, stating, “To be honest, I’m kind of digging the spotlight being on me.”

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Some artists have even had their rap careers tarnished by rumors that they were connected to someone of the same sex. As a new generation of hip-hop consumers emerge and artists are living in their truth when it comes to their sexuality, the culture is proving to be more open-minded than ever before.

One of the biggest examples of hip-hop's growth when it comes to LGBTQ+ acceptance is Lil Nas X.

The Georgia-bred artist had the biggest song on the planet when he came out on the last day of Pride month in June of 2019. Young M.A

Emerging in the mid-2010s, Young M.A has established herself as a prominent figure in the rap industry.

Her hit single “Ooouuu” and its accompanying music video, which has amassed over 350 million views on YouTube, catapulted her into the spotlight.

Young M.A.’s promising career trajectory was acknowledged when she was named in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list in 2018.

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Miami has teased her preference before through the lyrics in her solo records like "Rap Freaks." But it was during this conversation on The Jason Lee Show that she fully set the record straight, all while confessing her attraction to collaborator and friend Megan Thee Stallion.

With so many rappers, singers and producers in hip-hop coming out of the closet and being embraced rather than shunned by their peers, it seems the genre might finally be letting go of its prejudice.

Cakes da Killa

In 2016, a 28-year-old hip-hop musician from Brooklyn, Cakes da Killa, gained prominence with his debut album Hedonism.

He distinguishes himself in his music by being candid about his sexuality and sex life, which is not uncommon for heterosexual hip-hop artists but is not typical for gay artists.

He informed iNews in Britain that homophobia is not solely present in hip-hop music. 

Cakes da Killa believes that every genre of music has homophobic individuals.

Still, hip-hop has been perceived as such for a long time because some of the significant players have been vocal about their prejudices.

However, times have changed, and these artists would face backlash if they expressed homophobic sentiments today, unlike in 1996.

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Big Freedia

Big Freedia, a New Orleans bounce music superstar, has always been open and proud about their gender and sexuality.

In an interview with Huffington Post, when asked whether they were concerned about how their gender and sexuality might affect their career, Big Freedia responded, “I don’t really worry about that.”

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The in-video caption of the clip said “when ur dating a girl but ur also a lil bit into men,” while he elaborated in the video caption. I'm in charge of my legacy."

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In this moment, it was difficult to tell whether the Vultures hitmaker was saying "I'm gay" or "I'm Ye" - his stage name and the title of his eighth studio album.

Zebra Katz

Zebra Katz has been a prominent queer artist, heavily influenced by queer ball culture.

He became a notable figure in the music industry after designer Rick Owens used his song “Ima Read” during his show at Paris Fashion Week in 2012.

In an interview with The Guardian in 2013, Katz acknowledged the significance of being openly queer in hip-hop but also recognized the challenges.

“It was necessary to create a powerful, black, and queer male character because that’s not a common sight, particularly in hip-hop. 

However, standing up as a queer man is frightening, as people are being targeted all around the world.”

Katz also emphasized the importance of employing your sexuality as a weapon rather than allowing them to use it against you during the interview. 

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Snow Tha Product

As a gay Latin female recording artist, Snow Tha Product acknowledges that her journey hasn’t been smooth, but she emphasizes that honesty is crucial.

In a recent interview with Billboard, she talked about how coming out has impacted her music, enabling her to speak more openly about certain topics, even though she still uses double meanings in her lyrics.

The artist believes her audience can understand her better by incorporating her experiences with girls in her music.

In addition, Snow Tha Product discussed her role in the popular show Queen of the South and shared insights on how she landed the part.

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I finally know I’m a lesbian.”

Kehlani, who identifies as a non-binary person and uses both she/her and they/them pronouns, has been a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and has discussed her sexuality openly in the past.

In a 2020 interview with Diva Magazine, Kehlani elaborated on her gender identity, explaining that she identifies as queer because her energy has always been fluid between masculine and feminine.

However, she still prefers the pronoun “she” and considers herself to be on the non-binary spectrum.

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ILoveMakonnen

You might be familiar with ILoveMakonnen’s famous 2014 hit song “Tuesday,” which became a viral sensation due to its catchy and memorable lyrics about partying on a Tuesday.

However, did you know that he also openly declared his homosexuality on Twitter?

In a post, he stated, “As a fashion icon, I can only speak about my closet. 

It’s time I came out of the closet.

It all started in June, when the “I Like Me Better” singer released a TikTok in which he appeared to come out as not straight. Lil Peep

In 2017, Lil Peep was making waves in the emo rap scene when he boldly came out to the world on Twitter, declaring, “Yes, I’m bisexual!”

But that wasn’t all. 

In true Lil Peep fashion, he added a playful twist with his tweet, “Who wants a kiss?” And let’s just say it got people talking.

Despite facing his fair share of homophobia, Lil Peep was a fearless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community on social media.

He didn’t shy away from confronting hate and bigotry head-on. 

The rapper also collaborated with openly gay hip-hop artist iLoveMakonnen, proving that diversity and acceptance were at the forefront of his creative vision.

Tragically, Lil Peep’s life was cut short in November of 2017, but his legacy as an artist and LGBTQ+ ally lives on.

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I'mma go get these kids, bro. Syd

Syd, also known as Syd Tha Kyd, made her mark in the music scene as a member of the hip-hop group Odd Future, featuring Frank Ocean.

She went on to achieve greater success through her involvement with The Internet and her solo work.

Apart from her rap skills, Syd is a proficient singer and producer who dabbles in a range of genres such as neo-soul, R&B, and hip-hop.

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Taylor Bennett

Taylor Bennett, the younger brother of Chance the Rapper, has made a name for himself in the hip-hop scene with his albums Broad Shoulders and Restoration of an American Idol and collaborations with EDM rockers Krewella and Young Thug. 

In 2017, Bennett publicly came out as bisexual, surprising some of his followers who believed his account had been hacked.

Despite briefly considering walking back on his comment, Bennett was overwhelmed with support from fans and decided to continue to be true to himself.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Bennett explained that he came out before his 21st birthday to fully embrace his identity and stop living for others.

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I'm not here to be worshipped.