NLE Choppa is addressing the persistent rumors surrounding his sexuality, aiming to put an end to claims of “gay baiting.”
The Memphis rapper, who graces Playgirl’s newest cover, is once again facing accusations of either being gay or intentionally courting attention from gay men, stemming from a provocative photo shoot that features a glimpse of his backside. He’s encountered similar claims before, tied to his explicit photos and the 2024 release “Slut Me Out 2,” where he raps, “If I was a bad bitch, I’d wanna fuck me too, hmm/ I’d wanna suck me too, hmm/ I’d wanna slut me too, hmm.” In a fresh clip, he reiterated, as previously stated, that he’s neither gay nor seeking to provoke.
NLE said, “I really don’t care, and I think that’s the problem.” “I think I don’t care so much that it’s like a disconnect. It’s like since I don’t care so much and I know who I am so much, I just feel like narratives get painted because I don’t care so much. So I just wanted to clear the narrative first. Do not say that I’m a gay baiter because I’m comfortable enough to show off the perfection that God has orchestrated over my physical, my mental, my spiritual and even my emotions.”
He continued, “I am not a gay baiter because I post a selfie in the mirror showing off how beautiful I am. I am not a gay baiter if I post a picture showing off how much God has blessed me from below the waist with something that got women going crazy. I am not a gay baiter because in my Playgirl shoot I showed a piece of my ass. I can’t show a piece of my own ass without being called a name? It’s my ass! I am not a gay baiter because I showed my ass to a lady photographer.” Ultimately, he wrapped up with: “I love gay people but I would never want to bait gay people to love me for a certain reason. That’s not what I wanna do.”
NLE Choppa Defends LGBTQ+ Rights at Black Pride
In September, NLE Choppa expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community at Atlanta’s Black Pride Weekend. As he took the stage, NLE prepared for any potential criticism and shared a thoughtful response.
The rapper voiced, “A lot of muthafuckas will ask me, ‘You a rapper, what you doing at a club like this?’” “Well, I say, ‘Fuck them n-ggas.’” He further stated, “You wanna know why? Every day, man, we wake up and we fight [for] acceptance. Whether it’s our skin color, whether it’s our weight, whether it’s how we look, whether it’s what our sexuality is.” “At the end of the day, I believe in one thing: I feel like everybody is equal, no matter how they drink their water, how they eat their food, how they piss, shit or muthafucking sleep, do you feel me?”
The Memphis star uploaded a video highlight of the event to Instagram, captioning it: “As A ‘Rapper’ We’ve Been Washed To Move Opposite Of Love, As I’ve Grown To An ‘Artist’ I’ve Learned To Appreciate Whoever LOVES Your Art!” “I Pray This Post Makes A Difference And Bring Comfort To People to open There Mind & Heart! We All Fight ACCEPTANCE No Matter Who & And What’s Your Battle. God Is Love, And Love Brings UNITY [fist raised emoji, Pride flag emoji].”
He concluded: “I Am A Heterosexual Male And If You Are That And You Know That Then What’s The Issue, God Bless [prayer hands emoji].”
NLE Choppa Responds to Viral ‘Playgirl’ Photo, Rejects ‘Gay Baiting’ Allegations
Rising rap star NLE Choppa found himself at the center of controversy after a photo of him posing for Playgirl magazine went viral on social media. The photo, which showed the young rapper in a provocative pose, sparked accusations of ‘gay baiting’ from some fans and critics.
In response to the backlash, NLE Choppa took to Twitter to address the situation. He firmly denied any allegations of ‘gay baiting’ and explained that he was simply exploring his creativity and pushing boundaries as an artist.
“I am a heterosexual male who is comfortable in my own skin. I have nothing but respect for the LGBTQ+ community and would never engage in any form of ‘gay baiting’,” Choppa wrote.
The rapper went on to explain that he believes in freedom of expression and that artists should be able to explore different aspects of their creativity without being judged or labeled.
“I understand that not everyone will agree with my choices, but I hope that my fans and supporters can see that I am simply trying to express myself authentically and honestly,” Choppa continued.
While the controversy surrounding the Playgirl photo continues to swirl, NLE Choppa remains focused on his music and his career. He recently released a new single and has several projects in the works.
As the conversation around LGBTQ+ representation in hip hop continues to evolve, it is important for artists like NLE Choppa to be able to express themselves freely and without fear of judgment. Only time will tell how this controversy will impact the rapper’s career, but one thing is clear – he is not backing down from who he is as an artist.
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