A well-known artist found themselves in the spotlight this week, not for their music but for a deeply personal revelation.
The situation unfolded on social media, sparking widespread discussion and both support and criticism from fans and onlookers alike.
The drama began with a series of posts from a fellow musician, Hugo D Almonte, who shared inflammatory comments on X (formerly Twitter) earlier in the day.
Hugo’s posts were riddled with accusations and personal grievances aimed at an unnamed individual, prompting speculation among followers.
In one post, Hugo claimed: “One of your favorite gay R&B singers suck my d*** and it was really bad,” later adding allegations of a messy breakup and subsequent false accusations of housebreaking.
As fans pieced together the clues, many began to suspect the target of Hugo’s remarks.
Fueling these suspicions, Hugo shared a selfie of himself cuddling with the individual in question, seemingly confirming the identity of the singer.
While the posts spread like wildfire, the accused artist had yet to respond publicly.
Hours later, the singer took to X to address the situation head-on. Without naming names or engaging in further conflict, the artist used humor and clarity to confirm their truth.
A concise post read: “[LGBTQIA+ pride flag]!!! there yall go. next topic please lol.”
This lighthearted response was followed by a series of posts elaborating on the matter.
The singer wrote: “I got outted [sic] and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality, it ain’t nobody’s [sic] business! But I am okay with me [black heart emoji] love yall.”Another post directly addressed a comment from a fan who had speculated about the situation.
“The closet was glass baby,” the fan wrote, adding: “It’s not about who you love, it’s about your artistry!”
The artist replied, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business.”
The controversy brought to light an incident that many viewed as an unfair and forced outing.
Fans quickly rallied around the artist, with one sharing a clip from the music video for a previous single, calling it an ‘LGBTQ anthem’ that had gone unrecognized at the time.
The singer responded with gratitude, writing: “Thank you!!!! I was never hiding.”
The night ended with a final tweet from the artist: “Aight love yall thank yall I’m off this [peace hand sign emoji].”
The singer at the center of this story is Khalid, a 26-year-old R&B sensation hailing from El Paso, Texas.
Known for hits like ‘Location’ and ‘Young, Dumb & Broke,’ Khalid has achieved major success, with both singles earning diamond certifications from the RIAA.
Despite the circumstances surrounding his public acknowledgment of his sexuality, Khalid’s fans celebrated his openness and affirmed their support for his artistry.
While the situation began with an unfortunate series of events, Khalid used the moment to take control of his narrative.
His response emphasized self-acceptance and privacy, a reminder that personal identity belongs first and foremost to the individual.
