Kapanlagi.com - On Friday, November 22, 2024, singer Khalid openly revealed his sexual orientation through his X (Twitter) account. This confession surprised many and sparked a variety of reactions from fans and netizens. Khalid, known for hit songs like Location and Young Dumb & Broke, admitted that he is gay.
Initially, Khalid posted a rainbow flag emoji, which has long been a symbol of the LGBT community. The emoji immediately made netizens curious about his sexual orientation. One netizen asked with great curiosity, "Wait. I hope Mr. Khalid is not GEHHH." Without hesitation, Khalid promptly gave a firm response, "I am (gay)! And that’s okay."
Khalid's confession has made the public even more interested in learning more about the profile of this young singer. Here is a summary of Khalid's life journey and career that has achieved international success.
Khalid openly revealed his sexual orientation on Twitter, sparking curious public reactions. Check out his story!
1. Biography and Background of Khalid
Khalid's Profile (credit: instagram/thegr8khalid)
Full name: Khalid Donnel Robinson
Stage name: Khalid
Place of birth: Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States
Date of birth: February 11, 1998
Age: 26 years
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Active years: 2015 - present
Instagram account: @thegr8khalid
X account: @thegreatkhalid
Khalid spent his childhood in various places due to his family's military background. His mother, Linda Wolfe, worked as a supply technician in the United States Army and was a choir member. Khalid lived in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Drum in New York, and even in Heidelberg, Germany for six years.
2. Khalid's Career Journey
Khalid's Profile (credit: instagram/thegr8khalid)
Khalid began writing songs while still in high school. In 2016, he released his debut single Location, which immediately brought him widespread recognition. The song successfully charted on Billboard and made Khalid increasingly known in the international music industry. Not long after, his second single Young Dumb & Broke also became a major hit and added to his popularity.
Khalid's career continued to shine with numerous awards he received, including Grammy nominations, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. In 2019, Khalid was even named one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time magazine, a recognition that cemented his position as one of the most influential young singers in the world.
3. List of Works and Awards
Khalid's Profile (credit: instagram/thegr8khalid)
Khalid has released several albums that have been major successes in the market, including American Teen (2017), Free Spirit (2019), and Sincere (2024). Here are some of his biggest works:
- American Teen (2017): Young Dumb & Broke, Location, Another Sad Love Song
- Free Spirit (2019): Talk, Better, Self
- Sincere (2024): Adore U, Breathe (feat. Arlo Parks), Please Don't Fall in Love with Me
With various awards and achievements, Khalid continues to capture attention with his works that highlight themes of maturity, love, and teenage life.
4. Khalid Reveals His Sexual Orientation
Khalid's profile (credit: instagram/thegr8khalid)
Khalid revealed that his sexual orientation has actually been known to many people, but he chose to speak openly about it after seeing several rumors circulating. In his post, Khalid emphasized that he is not ashamed of his sexual orientation and stated that it is a very personal matter.
"I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In fact, it is nobody's business! But I am okay with myself, love you all!" wrote Khalid on his X account. Although he did not mention any names directly, many speculate that this confession is related to singer Hugo D Almonte, who had previously posted a selfie with Khalid some time ago, which he then deleted.
5. What made Khalid decide to reveal his sexual orientation?
Khalid said that he feels it is time to speak openly after his sexual orientation became a public topic. He also emphasized that he does not feel ashamed of it and wants to fully accept himself.
6. What was the public's reaction after Khalid revealed his sexual orientation?
The public's reaction has been very diverse, ranging from support to increasing curiosity. Khalid showed courage in speaking openly about this very personal matter.
7. Does Khalid feel burdened after revealing his sexual orientation?
Khalid explained that he does not feel burdened by his confession. On the contrary, he feels better because he can fully accept himself and does not feel ashamed. Khalid also emphasized that this is his own business and he feels fine with his identity.
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