Stepfon Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Part of establishing her voice meant being honest with not just herself, but with her fans and family, too. In November 2018, she came out as bisexual in a post on X (formerly Twitter), which enabled her to speak more truth in her music, like on the 2019 Grande duet “Monopoly” (“I swerve both ways, dichotomy / I like women and men”) and sensual “Touch Me,” the concluding track on “Jaguar” written about fellow R&B singer Kehlani, with whom she had a relationship and who features on the remix. Monét had long felt hesitant about sharing her sexuality because of the negative impact it could have had on her career. “I thought that conforming would make me go further,” she says. “Being picturesque, straight… It almost felt like you didn’t want to add any more weights to your ankles trying to win a race. It’s like, you’re already a woman, you’re already Black — you’d better pick a struggle.” She references a recent Whitney Houston documentary that explores how the late singer had to hide her own bisexuality. “I’m so sad she wasn’t able to do whatever that she wanted, and the world would [have] been fine,” she says. “Just do and love who you love. And so if I have the ability to talk about it without so much backlash… I know there are special people who hate it. But I feel like since I have the privilege to do so, I should and just be honest. So music has been a playground for sexuality. And some things I don’t even express in words will just come out in music because it’s on my spirit and soul to do so.” Victoria Monét Talks 'On My Mama' and Best New Artist Grammy Nod (variety.com) 4
Bussea Posted February 1 Posted February 1 (edited) and why am i not surprised she dated Kehlani I love Kehlani and her community strap ass Edited February 1 by Cult Leader 𐕣𐕣 10
blackoutbritney Posted February 1 Posted February 1 8 minutes ago, Cult Leader 𐕣𐕣 said: and why am i not surprised she dated Kehlani I love Kehlani and her community strap ass Who could deny kehlani I don’t blame victoria
Devin Posted February 1 Posted February 1 i wonder why she felt like there would be a negative impact, mainly its the male artists that receive scrutiny. either way shes beautiful & her music is amazing.
Gossip_Boy Posted February 1 Posted February 1 I had no idea she is queer and used to date Kehlani tf. Queen.
Bussea Posted February 1 Posted February 1 29 minutes ago, blackoutbritney said: Who could deny kehlani I don’t blame victoria I would let Kehlani turn me OWT
glitch Posted February 1 Posted February 1 8 hours ago, Cult Leader 𐕣𐕣 said: and why am i not surprised she dated Kehlani I love Kehlani and her community strap ass Truly the Ruby Rose of R&B
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