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While already facing the ever-present challenges inherent to blackness, a number of black musicians have still been gallant enough to claim sexual identities that could hamper their success.

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So in honor of these black artists who are boldly standing in their truth, we’ve rounded up 15 musicians of color who are unapologetically here and queer. In honor of Pride Month, celebrate the rappers and R&B singers whose work gives voice to queer communities. From Queen Latifah's historic wedding officiation on the GRAMMY stage to Lil Nas X groundbreaking work and Young M.A's championing of diverse identities, these artists live out loud.

Here's a look at hip-hop artists who embrace being gay, lesbian or bisexual including Ice Spice, Saucy Santana and more. Ice Spice tends to rap about men in her lyrics. Listen to her hit song. Lil Nas X made history Wednesday night at the 53rd CMA Awards when he became the first openly gay black musician to take home a win from the Country Music Assn. a.m. Nov. 14, An earlier.

The rapper used the song’s success as a platform for him to come out as gay during Pride Month later that year. Lil Nas X’s “ MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) " is another prime example of his. Wednesday Oct. Our community continues to stay resilient despite living in a state of e mergency. We are still coming together, celebrating ourselves and advocating for our rights. Below, Billboard takes a look back at seven recording artists who spoke up in and embraced their sexuality or gender by coming out:.

Megan just gives me like … she really could take me up and throw down. Throughout , pop singer-songwriter Lauv has been exploring his sexuality publicly. The latest update Lauv offered on his journey was another TikTok in late July, in which he joked about his ongoing struggle to find a label that fits him. A post shared by Adore Delano adoredelano.

At a fan event held in Tokyo in late July, J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae announced to his fans that he identified as gay. Brady later spoke with People about his decision to come out, and how he landed on identifying as pansexual. Being able to be attracted across the board. And, I think, at least for me for right now, that is the proper place.

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