Khalid Comes Out as Gay After Being Outed

Khalid has publicly come out as gay after being outed by fellow artist Hugo D Almonte on social media. In a series of posts on X, Khalid confirmed his sexuality with a rainbow flag emoji and stated, 'I am! And that's okay.' He expressed that, despite being outed, he is unashamed of his identity, asserting, 'it ain’t nobody's business! But I am okay with me.' Khalid responded to comments about his previous lack of disclosure by emphasizing he was not hiding anything, highlighting the importance of privacy regarding personal matters. His candidness has garnered support from fans and fellow artists who condemned Almonte's actions, emphasizing Khalid's successful career in contrast to Almonte's lesser-known status. Khalid's openness comes at a time when other celebrities are also publicly addressing their sexual orientation.