I Was Never Hiding: Singer Khalid Comes Out as Gay – Fans React. “Talk” singer Khalid, 26, confirmed he’s gay through a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Nov. 22. The move shows his openness towards his personal and public identity.
Revealed via Tweets
First, Khalid tweeted with a rainbow emoji and wrote, “Y’all going out there. Please pick the next topic.” Next, he responded to a tweet from a fan who wrote, “Wait, hope Mr. Khalid isn’t gayhhh!” Khalid confirmed his sexuality in his response.
Clarity and Acceptance
Khalid also made it clear that he never tried to “hide” his sexuality. When one social media user wrote, “The closet was glass baby. But we accept you. It’s not about who you love, it’s about your artistry!” Khalid responded, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s simply none of your business.”
Support towards LGBTQ community
In another tweet, Khalid thanked a fan who referred to his 2022 song “Satellite” as an “LGBTQ anthem.” He added, “I was never hiding.” This statement by Khalid shows his support for the LGBTQ community and his confidence towards his personal identity.
Music and Achievements
In August, Khalid released his third studio album Sincere. The album debuted in the top 10 of Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart in its first week.
Support from fans
This announcement by Khalid caused excitement and support among his fans. He was praised on social media for his artistry and honesty.
This openness from Khalid marks a new direction in his musical journey, one in which he will continue to inspire through his identity and art.
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