Home

[The Only BLACK Kalmyks]

saw he's trending right now on Twitter and was wondering why

sfsfsnfnsfnfs

king is actually talking about his mess a lil for the first time.

https://people.com/music/singer-tevin-campbell-opens-up-about-his-life-and-sexuality/

https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1560287070412849152


Highlights:

Coming of age in the heteronormative space of R&B at that time, "I didn't hide anything about me. I didn't try to act a certain way or anything," says Campbell. But also, he notes of that era in the industry, "You just couldn't be [gay] back then."

"When I came out to my family and friends [at] about 19 or 20, that was it for me. And then I went on the road of discovering myself. I didn't know who I was," says Campbell, who stepped away from the music industry and credits much of his growth to the six years he spent performing in the Broadway musical Hairspray beginning in 2004.

"Being around people who were like me, LGBTQ+ people that were living normal lives and had partners. I had never seen that," he says. "That was a great time in my life."

Despite years of speculation, Campbell has largely kept his private life private. Earlier this year, he responded to a Twitter user's question about famous singers who are rumored to be gay. He simply tweeted "Tevin is..." adding a rainbow emoji.

"It was a casual thing for me," Campbell says of what many took as a coming out statement. In truth, he adds, "I love my fans, but what they think about my sexuality is of no importance to me."

Asked his thoughts on the recent success of young, queer Black stars like Frank Ocean and Lil Nas X who've opened up to fans, "It wasn't like that in the '90s," he says with laugh. "But I'm glad I get to see it. I'm glad that's changing. There are a lot of kids, especially young Black boys that need to see representation."

He adds, "They're not being taught to love themselves because of who they are."

He still looks so damn good.

[JCJ]

We been knew but I'm glad he's able to be open about it now

[Ulysses]

Does he think we didn't know?

[Nine]

Yeah this was always one of those things that we all just knew

but I'm glad he feels comfortable coming out

[Justice Jackson]

He does look great.. Congrats for being comfortable, it takes a lot for some people. I hope it brings him peace

[Barbie Dangerous]

Did any of you read what he said?

[Justice Jackson]

I didn't, sorry lol

[Barbie Dangerous]

ncncncnncncncnccncxbbx


Seems like he's been comfortable with himself for some time but it's nice to see him speak candidly too

[Cartierline]

Ugh King looks tf good

Happy for him

[JCJ]

When is he gonna record a new album 

[oph.]

When is he gonna record a new album 

yea this is the climate to do it in

a redemption/reintroduction mess