If you're so triggered by a gay man singing about gay expiriences that are far more relatable to gay people than anything any straight male artists has released, check yourself. Of course, they weren't going to be as risqué as acts today, but they're not the gold standard when people globally had no legal rights and were still shunned for being gay or queer. In Ireland, being literally wasn't legal until the year I was born. I mean, we're talking just ten years after Stonewall, and other monumental moments in Queer history and activism. without referencing the cultural context of their career, image and the socio-political landscapes is pointless. Referencing gay and queer artists from the 80's, 90's etc. Elton John was writing songs about Marilyn Monroe, The Yellow Brick Road, and him being gay without even singing it was hugely controversial at the time. Sweetie, George Michael literally released songs about cruising, videos about cruising, songs about being a '***ual Freeeak!' with bondage inspired videos. It’s possible to be gay and successful without having to let the whole world know you’re gay in every music video. Constantly using your ***uality will get old fast. 'Old Town Road' is playing faintly in the distance somewhere. Yeah I get that, but he is starting to look like a one trick pony. Lil Nas X Is Dating Someone, Teases Biggest Era of My Life.
