Makonnen gay

Makonnen, born Makonnen Sheran, made the announcement following years of speculation about his sexuality. No one knows for certain what led to the hostility of that moment. Inevitably, the online homophobic abuse has already started, but the majority of voices are saluting the artist for his authenticity and praising him for living his truth.

There are remarkably few out gay male stars in the hip-hop world; prior to today's declaration by Makonnen, the best-known would have been the producer and rapper Le1f, born Khalif Diouf. Tom Sykes European Editor at Large.

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ILoveMakonnen 39 s queerness

Send it to The Daily Beast here. In a series of tweets posted early. Got a tip? And since y'all love breaking news, here's some old news to break, I'm gay. Closeted gay stars will be watching with interest. Makonnen, who was nominated for a Grammy, is closely identified with the New Weird Atlanta rap scene which in recent years has produced iconoclastic stars like Future and Young Thug.

Makonnen wrote in the first of several tweets. Thug—who raps about having sex with women and has several children—is known for messing with traditional concepts of masculinity, including painting his nails and wearing feminine clothing. But one thing is for sure: Throughout his career, even before he officially came out inMakonnen's presence as a queer.

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ILoveMakonnen Talks New Independence

Trending Now. Rapper iLoveMakonnen came out as gay in a year after leaving Drake ’s OVO label, making him one of the first mainstream male hip-hop artists to come out. Someone said to me next time they see me, they was gonna fuck meI said next time I see me, I'm gonna love me up.

Since I came out as gay everyone has tried to discredit my music talents and originality and influence. European Editor at Large. As a fashion icon, I can't tell u about everybody else's closet, I can only tell u about mine, and it's time I've come out. “Is it cus I came out as gay?