July 5, 2012
Frank Ocean opens up about his first love, gets support from hip-hop community
Odd Future's Frank Ocean posted an emotional letter on Tumblr on Wednesday in which he revealed that his first love was a man.
hip hop
Magic Johnson Teams Up With Rappers to Address Homophobia in Hip Hop
NBA legend and HIV/AIDS advocate Magic Johnson plans to continue educating the African American community about HIV and hopes to also address anti-gay attitudes in hip hop.
December 6, 2011
The Root Examines Rapper T.I.'s Argument
In Vibe magazine's December issue (on stands today), rapper T.I. says that gay people are “too sensitive” to anti-gay sentiment. The Root, a leading online source of news and commentary from an African American perspective, takes a look at T.I.’s logic.
November 21, 2011
Jojo Simmons Sets Positive Example for Fans
After GLAAD reached out, Jojo Simmons, son of the legendary Rev. Run, removed the anti-transgender and anti-gay tweets from his timeline.
September 21, 2011
Hip-hop duo honors lesbian service members in wake of DADT repeal
Hip-hop duo God-Des and She honors lesbian service members as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" comes to an end.
September 19, 2011
February 18, 2009
by GLAAD
Kanye Turns "That's So Gay" On Its Head
The phrase "that's so gay" is often used as a vicious insult, but rapper Kanye West is determined to tu
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