Grammy-Nominee Singer Khalid Opens Up About His Sexuality: ‘I Was Never Hiding’ – News18

Last Updated:November 23, 2024, 16:20 IST

In a series of posts on X, the singer revealed his sexuality and delivered a powerful response to trolls.

Khalid made it clear that he was neither ashamed of his sexuality nor hiding it. (Photo Credit: X)

Young Dumb & Broke singer Khalid has publicly opened up about his sexuality, confirming that he is gay through a series of social media posts on November 22. The 26-year-old singer began by sharing a rainbow emoji, which many fans quickly interpreted as a big reveal. But the post sparked a wave of online trolling as well from a section of the users. Khalid responded with a tweet that said, “There you go. Next topic, please, lol.”

In follow-up tweets, Khalid made it clear that he was neither ashamed of his sexuality nor hiding it, reaffirming his openness.

While the tweet featuring the LGBTQ+ pride flag received overwhelming support from fans — some of whom said they had already aware of it— there were also those who mocked the singer.

One troll wrote, “Wait, hope Mr. Khalid isn’t GEHHH!”

Despite the admission, the singer faced a series of trolls and digs being taken at his sexuality, prompting Khalid to give a befitting response.

In a third tweet, he wrote, “I got out, and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight: I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality, it’s nobody’s business! But I am okay with me, love yall.”

Fans extended their support and encouraged him in the comment section. One wrote, “But you should’ve been able to tell the world on your own time. I’m sorry people are clout chasers.”

Another added, “Your amazing! To the person who outed you they are miserable with themselves, you keep doing you!!”

The seven-time Grammy nominee also called one of the trolls, asserting that he wasn’t hiding his sexuality. “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business,” his tweet read.

Khalid then signed off, thanking everyone in a separate post.

Speculations about Khalid’s sexuality started growing after rapper singer Hugo Almonte shared a photo of him and the singer on X, less than a few minutes before the latter began posting.