Khalid Opens Up About His Sexuality: ‘I Am Not Ashamed’ After Being Outed

Khalid, the Grammy-nominated singer best known for hits like “Location,” recently confirmed his sexuality after an online incident where he was outed. On November 22, 2024, Khalid posted a series of tweets addressing the situation. He openly stated that he was gay and emphasized that he was never ashamed of his identity, despite being outed without his consent. In his tweets, he clarified that his sexuality was never a secret but also noted that it was no one’s business unless he chose to share it.

Khalid’s message was clear: he was comfortable with who he was and did not feel the need to hide his truth. He responded directly to fans on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging that the world continued moving forward despite the outing and making it clear that being open about his sexuality was something he did on his own terms. His fans quickly showed their support, with many praising his transparency and his previous work, such as his 2022 single “Satellite,” which some fans interpreted as an LGBTQ anthem.

The singer, who has been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community for years, including with his collaboration on the “Love, Simon” soundtrack, also addressed the misconception that he was hiding his sexuality. He reiterated that he simply hadn’t felt the need to publicly discuss it before and appreciated the love and acceptance he was receiving.

Khalid’s coming out marks a significant moment for the artist, who continues to embrace his authentic self while focusing on his music, such as his latest album Sincere.