Black queer male artists
Big Freedia - Freddie Ross is a gay man who answers to both she/he pronouns. Often called the Queen of Bounce, he specializes in bounce, edm, dance, and hiphop music.
Cakes da Killa - Born Rashard Bradshaw, he’s a gay American rapper based in New York. His debut album “Hedonism” was released in 2016.
Frank Ocean - Frank Ocean is a r&b/hiphop artist who has dated both men and women, but doesn’t claim any labels as his own. In fact he actively rejects labelling himself. “Chanel” is a must listen.
Keiynan Lonsdale - Singer/actor who played the love interest in Love, Simon. He’s also released some truly amazing music this year like “Preach” and “Kiss the boy.” On his sexuality he had this to say “I actually don’t label myself…some people call me queer, some people call me bisexual, whatever it is now I’m happy with all of it.”
Kele Okereke - The gay lead singer of indie rock band Bloc Party. He’s also released two solo albums under the mononym “Kele” and a third under his full name.
Kevin Abstract - Gay & a founding member of hiphop group Brockhampton. Kevin is a rapper and singer-songwriter, and released his debut solo album in 2014. In 2016 he came out and released his second and very gay album “American Boyfriend.”
Le1f - Born Khalif Diouf, he’s a gay rapper and producer. His debut album “Riot Boi” was released in 2015.
Mykki Blanco - Originally on the music scene as a transgender woman, Mykki decided not to transition and live his truth as a gay, HIV positive man. He said “I am a femme gay man, but my trans journey is who I am.” He is a rapper, poet, and activist.
Taylor Bennet - Bisexual rapper & brother of Chance the Rapper. One of his latest singles “Be Yourself” is very gay and very good. I also love the song he did with his brother, “Broad Shoulders.”
Todrick Hall - Gay pop/hip house musician, dancer, drag queen, and choreographer. He released a new album “Forbidden” just this year. Listen to “Boys wear pink.”
