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Coi Leray Shows Support at NYC Pride Parade Ahead of Barclays Center Performance

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2x GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Coi Leray attended the NYC Pride Parade, demonstrating her unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. Coi’s presence at the event highlighted her commitment to equality and inclusion, making a powerful statement of solidarity with the millions who gather each year to celebrate love and diversity.

Coi Leray’s participation in the parade comes just one day before her highly anticipated July 1st performance at the Barclays Center as part of Jhene Aiko’s sold-out Magic Hour Tour. Fans are eagerly anticipating her energetic stage presence and dynamic performances, which have made her a standout act on the tour.

Coi Leray continues to dominate the music scene with recent milestones and thrilling performances. Following the release of her highly anticipated EP “Lemon Cars” on May 24, along with the debut of the electrifying music video for the titular single, she has solidified her presence as a rising star. She also made waves as the face of Footlocker for Adidas’s “It Starts with Sneakers” campaign, showcasing her influence beyond music.

In April, she captivated audiences with an iconic debut at Coachella 2024, surprising fans with two unreleased songs and offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse with Teen Vogue. Adding to her impressive list of achievements, Coi Leray graced the stage of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” joining G-Eazy and Kalii for a memorable performance of their track “Femme Fatale.”

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Marlon Wayans Doubles Down On Pride Month Support Despite Backlash

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Marlon Wayans isn’t phased by the haters in his comments on Instagram over the support he’s been showing for his son, Kai, during Pride Month. When he first shared a picture of himself with a Pride flag on the platform, several users criticized him in response. Tuesday morning, posing in a tub of rainbow-colored balls, he added: “Looking at my comments… i don’t think the haters got my message… HAPPY F*CKNG PRiDE BITCHES!!! I ain’t God so I don’t judge, I’m father, a friend and a damn loving human so i exercise my right to LOVE.”

Users continued to have mixed responses to the support for the LGBTQ+ community. One top comment comes from a user claiming they’ll never watch another one of his movies. Others voiced support for him continuing to speak up in the face of homophobic backlash.

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Marlon Wayans Attends A Screening Of “Good Grief”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 03: Marlon Wayans attends his screening of “Good Grief” on June 03, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Wayans previously addressed the backlash in another post as well, writing: “Yeah and just for the HATE MONGERS … I’m posting ANOTHER. As a father of a child in the LGBTQ+ community I show my support. Zero f*cks what people think. If i lost you… GOOD! Your hateful ass never loved me in the first place. How can you love anyone when you’re too busy judging. Some of y’all funny. I’m a troll. I’ll post all day. HAPPY PRIDE to all my friends, fam, fans and loved ones. I am happy you’re happy… period.” Wayans previously revealed that Kai came out as trans during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, last year.

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NLE Choppa Shuts Down Homophobic Fan While Continuing To Show The LGBTQ Community Love

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NLE Choppa has made one thing clear in recent weeks, he’s in support of the LGBTQ community. Back in April, he released his new single “SLUT ME OUT 2.” Since then, the song has racked up more than 21 million streams and sparked a viral dance. Choppa seems well aware that quite a bit of support for the song is coming from his fans in the LGBTQ community and he hasn’t been shy about thanking them for their support on repeated occasions. But as homophobia still persists in his fan base he’s had to clap back at fans making disrespectful comments.

In his most recent embrace of his LGBTQ fans, he declared on Twitter that he wants to do a special performance of “SLUT ME OUT 2” for pride month. “I want to perform Slut Me Out 2 at a pride event in return of the love you all showed me,” a tweet he made reads. But when a fan responded with a homophobic comment, Choppa had to clear things up. He posted a reply explaining why he had love for his gay and transgender fans. “I’m secure, I know who I am. Show love it won’t hurt and also You do know women are apart of the LGBTQ community right you gone hate them too ? I mean at the least appreciate the women in that community if everything else make you uncomfortable king,” Choppa’s reply reads. Check out the entire interaction below.

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NLE Choppa Claps Back At Homophobic Fan

Since the song dropped, “SLUT ME OUT 2” has popped up in all kinds of strange places. He’s performed the incredibly raunchy song alongside his parents and even played it at a bat mitzvah, something he faced criticism for. The viral dance associated with the song also made an appearance at graduation ceremonies around the world.

What do you think about NLE Choppa once again showing unequivocal support for his fans in the LGBTQ community? Are you surprised more rappers don’t show love to their gay and trans fans more often? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Queen Latifah Twerked On Janelle Monáe And Gabrielle Union At OUTLOUD Music Festival During WeHo Pride

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Janelle Monáe released their Grammy-nominated album The Age Of Pleasure nearly one year ago — long live the perfectly utilized 6/9 release date — and Monáe is still very much in the afterglow.

Monáe headlined the 2024 OUTLOUD Music Festival on Saturday, June 1, in West Hollywood Park as part of WeHo Pride 2024. During their set, Monáe brought out Gabrielle Union and Queen Latifah. “I want my sisters out here,” Monáe said. “We gonna walk this runway together. Legends. Legends. Period.” Latifah and Union flanked Monáe down the runway, and then all three danced it out for the cheering crowd. “I love you,” Monáe said twice, pointing at Latifah and Union. “We love you. Say y’all love ’em!”

(((( I love us and this so damn much )))),” Monáe later wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in response to a fan-taken video of the moment. “Happy PRIDE!!! [rainbow emoji, smiling face with hearts emoji, heart on fire emoji, silver heart emoji, lipstick emoji] @itsgabrielleu @IAMQUEENLATIFAH.”

Kesha and Kylie Minogue also performed as OUTLOUD headliners, while other notable acts included Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Doechii, Keke Palmer, Noah Cyrus, Diplo, and former Uproxx cover star Ashnikko.

See more clips from the festival below.

Doechii, JT & More Show Love To The LGBTQ+ Community In Heartfelt Letters

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For the past seven years or so, Billboard has reached out to various artists and musicians for Pride Month in June to send letters of love to their LGBTQ+ fans and loved ones. Moreover, this year got new additions from the likes of “Alter Ego” duo Doechii and JT, UMI, Max Ernst, Allison Ponthier, Shinjiro Atae, Ashnikko, Icona Pop, MORGXN, and many more. Check out the “Via” link down below if you want to check out these stars’ full letters, as Billboard‘s original article includes select excerpts. As folks continue to advocate for the community’s rights and freedoms today while also celebrating the progress since the 1969 Stonewall Riots and their own lives, these moments and messages are always important to treasure.

“I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the LGBTQ+ community for embracing me so tightly and pushing not only my music, but also championing my personal growth,” Doechii penned for her fans, supporters, and close companions. “My creative work is heavily influenced by both my Florida roots and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. My music is dedicated to all those who have encouraged me to strive for excellence and even to those who may have doubted me along the way.”

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JT Performing At The Wireless Festival

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 09: JT of City Girls performs during the Wireless Festival at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on July 9, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns/Getty Images)

“I know it’s not always easy to exist or love yourself when you don’t always have the support or acceptance from family, friends and these lawmakers, but never give up and keep fighting for yourself!” JT shared. “Find safe spaces to celebrate and love yourself. Find people who support and can help create opportunities for you to better yourself. When it feels like no one understands you and you just wanna give up, please hold on and stay strong.”

Meanwhile, this comes as other artists like KAYTRANADA reflect on their own journey when it comes to their sexuality and openness in the music space. These challenges can be downright dangerous for many out there, a tragic and abhorrent reality that continues to rear its ugly head in the industry. But there are also more chances for outward support and discussion than ever. As such, hopefully this gratitude and loving appreciation is something that transcends just 30 days in a year.

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Janelle Monae Performs On Their Own Float At Pride Parade In L.A.

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Janelle Monae performed on their own float at the Pride Parade in Los Angeles, over the weekend, where they gave a heartfelt speech as well. In doing so, Monae performed songs from their new album, The Age Of Pleasure.

“We are here, we are queer, we are trans, we are the LGBTQIA+ community and we celebrate us right now!” Monae said at the event. They continued: “We celebrate all that we are from all different walks of life, we protect each other, we use our privilege to protect those who don’t have any, we use our voice, we use and exercise our right to vote to protect our trans family! […] We protect Black folks here, we protect brown and Black. All of us protect each other. We love each other and we create safe spaces for each other, ’cause there’s no pleasure without safety. So thank you for this safe space right now. I love you so much!”

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Janelle Monae Celebrates Pride Month

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 11: Janelle Monáe performs at the 2023 LA Pride Parade on June 11, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/WireImage)

It’s far from the first time Monae has spoken out about being a member of the LGBTQ community. During an interview with NBC4 Washington ahead of the release of their new album, Monae discussed supporting their people. “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community,” they said at the time.

Janelle Monae’s Float At Pride In L.A.

Monae dropped The Age Of Pleasure on Friday, June 9, as their first studio album in over five years. Their last effort, Dirty Computer, was released in 2018. The Age Of Pleasure features appearances from Sister Nancy, Grace Jones, Doechii, and more across its 14-track runtime.

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Janelle Monáe Owned The LA Pride Parade By Performing On Her Own Float And Giving A Moving Speech

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In the heart of Pride Month, the LA Pride Festival & Parade went down in Los Angeles this past weekend. Janelle Monáe made sure to put her stamp on proceedings with their own float, from which they sang some songs from their new album, The Age Of Pleasure. She also took a minute to deliver a rousing speech about celebrating and protecting the LGBTQIA+ community.

They said, “We are here, we are queer! We are trans! We are the LGBTQIA+ community and we celebrate us right now! We celebrate all that we are from all different walks of life. We protect each other. We use our privilege to protect those who don’t have any. We use our voice. We use and exercise our right to vote to protect our trans family! […] We protect Black folks here. We protect brown and Black. All of us protect each other. We love each other and we create safe spaces for each other, ’cause there’s no pleasure without safety. So thank you for this safe space right now. I love you so much!”

This follows a recent interview in which Monáe said, “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

Janelle Monáe is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Justin Bieber’s Dad Doubles Down On Homophobia

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In now-deleted tweets, Jeremy Bieber, father of Justin Bieber, decided to vent his frustrations about Pride Month. Bieber shared a meme of a rainbow with the caption, “Don’t forget to thank a straight person this month for your existence.” He also tweeted that people “need to celebrate families” and that “U know the reason we’re all here! The things this generation glorifies is unbelievable!.” Unsurprisingly, Bieber’s homophobic ravings went down like a lead balloon.

Jeremy has since pinned a 2018 tweet that reads “Family isn’t an important thing, it’s everything!.” Meanwhile, most of Twitter has been joking that he’s an irrelevant “nepo parent”. However, seemingly having not learned his lesson, Jeremy decided to try and clarify his comments by being a whole lot more homophobic.

Jeremy Bieber Digs Him Into A Homophobic Hole

In another now-deleted tweet, Bieber lamented that “I didn’t expect to be thrown into this political arena, but I’m being forced in. Insensitive perhaps but a bigot I am not! #buckleup #truths,” which is a weird thing to say about the voluntary tweets he made. “Love whomever you want that’s your business not ‘mine’ my problem is the hostile takeover of our cities and schools by LGBTQ this is the concern of many,” he continued. To clarify, there is zero evidence for a “hostile takeover” of “cities and schools” by “LGBTQ”. In fact, quite the opposite is true. The ACLU reports that there are 491 anti-LGBTQ bills that have been filed across 46 states in 2023 alone. When people talk about an LGBTQ invasion, they are usually referring to a willingness to acknowledge that LGBTQ exists.

Now, we shouldn’t bash Jeremy too hard. However, it takes some mental gymnastics of gold medal-caliber to fuck up apologizing this badly. Furthermore, Jeremy’s bravery should be applauded. This man is out here promoting the importance of family when he has four children by three women. Furthermore, he has been accused of being a deadbeat dad on multiple occasions. Additionally, he’s not the only Canadian having a bad Pride Month. The Toronto Blue Jays DFA’d pitcher Anthony Bass just one day after announcing that Bass, who had made similar homophobic comments earlier in the year, would catch the first pitch at the team’s Pride game.

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Janelle Monae On Supporting LGBTQ Community: “I Will Never Sit Back & Be Silent”

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Janelle Monae says that they will “never sit back and be silent” about injustices facing the LGBTQ community. The singer discussed the recent passage of laws across the U.S. targeting drag as well as trans people during an interview with NBC4 Washington.

When asked how to respond to the oppressive laws, Monae said: “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

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Janelle Monae At The Met Gala

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Janelle Monae is seen attending The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

It’s not the first time Monae has addressed the topic. They also spoke about supporting the LGBTQ community during a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald. “There are a lot of laws being put in place around my trans family and the LGBTQI+ communities and even Black folks — you can’t even talk about certain things in school anymore,” they said at the time. “Those who are trans, they’re literally trying to erase their existence and not treat them with human decency. So, of course we fight, but even in the middle of the fight we take time to find joy.”

Monae also remarked: “I feel like I’m one of the most vocal, loud and proud, pansexual, queer, non-binary, black folks who have a platform! I feel I’ve said a lot. I don’t feel uncomfortable now, thank God. But I know there are a lot of people who may be uncomfortable with it, who don’t have to feel rushed or forced into talking about something that is private for most folks. There is no right or wrong way to talk about being in the LGBTQI+ community. As long as it’s with love, it’s fine.”

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The comments from Monae come ahead of the release of their new album, The Age of Pleasure. They announced the project alongside the release of “Lipstick Lover,” last month. It’s scheduled to release on Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Janelle Monáe Vows To ‘Never Sit Back And Be Silent’ About ‘Injustices’ Trans And LGBTQ People Face Amid New Laws

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Now is a complicated time for the LGBTQ community. We’re a week into Pride Month, but the celebration comes after the recent passage of laws across the US targeting drag and trans people. As all this is going on, Janelle Monáe does not plan on being silent.

In a recent video interview with NBC4 Washington, Monáe was asked how they respond to the recent legal happenings and they answered, “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

She spoke about similar topics in another recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, saying, “There are a lot of laws being put in place around my trans family and the LGBTQI+ communities and even Black folks — you can’t even talk about certain things in school anymore. Those who are trans, they’re literally trying to erase their existence and not treat them with human decency. So, of course we fight, but even in the middle of the fight we take time to find joy.”

When asked if it was difficult to discuss these topics, Monáe responded, “I feel like I’m one of the most vocal, loud and proud, pansexual, queer, non-binary, black folks who have a platform! I feel I’ve said a lot. I don’t feel uncomfortable now, thank God. But I know there are a lot of people who may be uncomfortable with it, who don’t have to feel rushed or forced into talking about something that is private for most folks. There is no right or wrong way to talk about being in the LGBTQI+ community. As long as it’s with love, it’s fine.”

Janelle Monáe is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.