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Rappers like Boosie, TI, and DaBaby have spoken publicly about their distaste for the LGBTQ+ community and its members. As a result there have been many controversial takes stated by many prominent members of the hip-pop sphere. Thus, these songs have opened a dialogue about the gay community and has lead to many standing with the community, but also against it. This is surprising because Tyler used to say homophobic remarks in his songs, “went six flags six f- walked up and said heyo,” is now one of the primary artists spreading the bisexual/gay message to the masses, recently becoming one of the most interesting queer figures occurring in the mainstream. This is similar to lil Nas X’s album where he openly discusses his sexuality as well, only that it is much more gay leaning, not bi leaning. Most notably, this is due to the gay positivity spread by the messages of these songs, which has inspired many (who were not always supportive to the LGBTQ+ community) to also drop similar music to Lil Nas X.įor example, Tyler the Creator’s new album, “call me if you get lost,” discusses Tylers bisexuality and his many relationships with men and women.
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However, these songs are not just radio hits but they are also super impactful and meaningful to many. (This applies to most of the songs released by the artists above.) Many of which have topped the charts and had virality in the Tik Tok sphere. For example, all of Lil Nas X’’s songs this year have not only been extremely radio friendly, but have spread messages that have not only left many divided, but inspired many as well. This is the case because the music made by these figures has been some of the most impactful music dropped in recent memory. Tyler, The Creator in a promotional image for his newest LP, “Call Me If You Get Lost.” Other than Lil Nas X, queer artists like Tyler the Creator, Lady Gaga, Dorian Electra, Lizzo, and Sam Smith have also dropped in this past year, marking a resurgence in queer music and a new birth for the queer scene in the mainstream. This shift in mainstream music has lead more gay artists (and artists with highly gay fanbases) to become more prominent.
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This marks one of the first times that a gay rapper/pop star has released a mainstream project of this scale, marking an important shift in the culture of music, specifically in the hip-pop and pop spheres. The album was a major event, it was very well received by many, getting many 7/10s or above, and moving a whopping 125,000 units its first week. They debuted at number 1 and 2 respectively. Since September 17th, Lil Nas X’s debut album “MONTERO” has been at the top of the charts, shortly after he released his two hit singles, “MONTERO” (call me by your name), and “Industry baby,” featuring Jack Harlow.