R&B sensation Khalid, known for his chart-topping hits like Young, Dumb and Broke and Location, has officially come out as gay. The announcement followed intense online speculation about his sexuality after fellow musician Hugo D Almonte claimed to have had an unpleasant romantic encounter with a “popular gay R&B singer.”
The 26-year-old Texas native addressed the rumors through a series of candid posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Khalid broke his silence with a colorful pride flag and a caption that read, “!!! there y’all go. next topic please lol.” When a follower sought confirmation, asking, “Wait hope Mr. Khalid isn’t GEHHH!,” Khalid replied assertively, “I am! And that’s okay.”
Navigating Speculation and Trust Breach
In a subsequent post, Khalid expressed his frustration about being outed against his will. “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 nobodies [sic] business! But I am okay with me love y’all,” he wrote.
Khalid’s post drew widespread support from fans, many of whom reassured the singer that his artistry remained the focal point. “The closet was glass baby. But we accept you. It’s not about who you love, it’s about your artistry!” one follower commented, to which Khalid responded, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business.”
One fan even highlighted Khalid’s 2022 music video for Satellite, dubbing it an “LGBTQ anthem” that had gone underappreciated. Sharing a snippet, they wrote, “Either way… hate that Khalid was forced out, but he wasn’t ‘hiding’ it. He just didn’t need to TELL nobody.” Appreciating the sentiment, Khalid replied, “thank you!!!! I was never hiding.”
The Catalyst for the Revelation
The singer’s announcement came amid accusations from Hugo D Almonte, who alleged a sour romantic experience with Khalid. In a now-deleted post, Hugo hinted at dating a well-known gay R&B artist, describing the encounter as “really bad.” After netizens speculated the artist in question was Khalid, Hugo escalated the situation by sharing a selfie with the Talk hitmaker, further fueling the discourse.
Hugo’s accusations extended beyond their personal relationship. He claimed Khalid had falsely accused him of breaking into his home following their breakup. “Why I would go to your house and do all that if I broke up with you dumb ass?” Hugo wrote.
Moving Forward
Despite the controversy, Khalid maintained his composure, choosing to focus on the positives. His fans rallied behind him, praising his strength and transparency. Many applauded him for taking control of the narrative and refusing to let others dictate his truth.
Before signing off from the online conversation, Khalid left a heartfelt message for his followers: “Aight love y’all thank y’all I’m off this ✌🏾.”
This public coming-out moment serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges celebrities face in safeguarding their privacy while navigating public scrutiny. Khalid’s fans have expressed hope that this revelation will empower him to continue producing the soulful, relatable music that has earned him global acclaim.
