Khalid Comes Out as Gay Following Social Media Outing

2024-11-24

Khalid Comes Out as Gay Following Social Media Outing

American singer-songwriter Khalid has officially come out as gay after being outed on social media. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on 22 November 2024, the 26-year-old musician expressed that he is “not ashamed” of his sexuality and indicated he was never hiding his identity, stating, “it ain’t nobody’s business” but affirming, “but I am okay with me.”

Khalid’s revelation followed a public dispute with fellow artist Hugo D Almonte, who made a series of now-deleted posts that appeared to reference private encounters with Khalid. Almonte’s comments suggested that he was unhappy after their relationship ended, leading to allegations that Khalid had accused him of breaking into his house. This prompted Khalid to clarify his sexuality amidst the swirling drama, responding to a fan’s query by confirming, “I am! And that’s okay.”

In his posts, Khalid noted, “I got outted [sic] and the world still continues to turn.” He addressed the negativity surrounding the incident, urging that he was never in hiding but rather chose not to discuss his personal life publicly. Support flooded in from fans and fellow artists alike, with many expressing solidarity with Khalid and condemning Almonte’s actions as inappropriate.

The singer also integrated responses from fans who highlighted that Khalid’s 2022 track “Satellite” was already perceived as an LGBTQ+ anthem. He acknowledged this, stating, “thank you!!!! I was never hiding.”

Khalid, whose full name is Khalid Donnel Robinson, rose to fame with hits such as “Location” and “Love Lies” and has been celebrated for his contributions to contemporary R&B. His third studio album, “Sincere,” was released in August 2024, continuing his successful trajectory in the music industry.

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In seeming reference to now-deleted tweets from a fellow singer who has defended his “intentions” in a statement.

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