Pride Month is officially here, and to celebrate, Billboard Latin has compiled a list of LGBTQ Latin artists we’re obsessed with. But before, let’s trace back to some of the artists who had long kept their sexual identities a secret and became a new beacon of hope for the next generation of artists.
Most notably, Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin became one of the first mainstream Latin stars to come out in 2010. “I am very proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,” he expressed in an open letter that he wrote on his website.
A couple of years prior, RBD member Christian Chávez used the group’s website to express that he “was not prepared to speak in fear of rejection, of criticism, but especially for my family and its consequences,” but that it was “time to grow up, not only as a human being but also as an artist.” In the lengthy letter, he asked his fans to not judge him for his honesty and to feel proud of who they are.
In addition to Martin and Chávez’s act of bravery, other Latin stars used social media to share their personal stories. Fifth Harmony alum Lauren Jauregui, for example, penned an open letter on Billboard during the 2016 presidential election, where she talked about her sexuality: “I am a bisexual Cuban-American woman and I am so proud of it. I am proud to be part of a community that only projects love and education and the support of one another.”
But they are not the only LGBTQ stars we love and admire. From Anitta to Pablo Alborán, who came out in the 2020 pandemic, check out the list below:
The post “Latin Pride: Kany Garcia, Young Miko & More LGBTQ Artists We’re Obsessed With” by Jessica Roiz was published on 06/03/2024 by www.billboard.com