Taylor Bennett Comes Out As Bisexual, Gets Support From Big Brother Chance the Rapper
Hip-hop culture isn’t necessarily known for being the most welcoming community when it comes to a number of issues. Non-heterosexuality is, perhaps, at the top of the list behind women’s rights.
This history is exactly why it was inspiring when Taylor Bennett took the time to come out and tell the world he identifies as bisexual the day before his 21st birthday.
My birthday is tomorrow & moving into next year I'd like to be more open about myself to help others that struggle with the same issues
— Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017
Growing up I've always felt indifferent about my sexuality & being attracted 2 one sex & today I would like to openly come out to my fans
— Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017
I do recognize myself as a bisexual male & do & have always openly supported the gay community & will keep doing so in 2017. #ThankYou 🤘🏽
— Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017
Bennett’s big brother, Chance the Rapper, was quick to show his loving support and wish him a happy birthday.
Love this man right here, through any and all. He has grown into a great man. He's got God and me behind him, he cannot fail he cannot fall pic.twitter.com/o0szrB5dBk
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) January 19, 2017
It also appears that Bennett’s courage, which was very well-received by fans, has encouraged others to be more open about their own sexuality as ILoveMakonnen came out as gay in a series of tweets the next day.
https://twitter.com/iLoveMakonnen5D/status/822353037725351941
https://twitter.com/iLoveMakonnen5D/status/822353517448835072
https://twitter.com/iLoveMakonnen5D/status/822353737146470400
Hopefully, this is just the start of a wave of inclusion where members of the hip-hop community who also identify as part of the LGBTQ community will feel that they can comfortably come out and be welcomed.
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