Khalid decided to put some social media users in check as he set the record straight about his sexuality. On Friday, Nov. 22, the ‘Talk’ singer hopped on X (formerly Twitter) to give his fans a personal update after a former partner decided to put him on blast online.
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Khalid Gets Real About His Sexuality
Khalid shut down the rumors and drama with a post on X, dropping a rainbow emoji with three exclamation points and adding, “there yall go. next topic please lol” The songwriter then followed up with another post saying, “I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 
love yall.”
Khalid’s posts on X seemed to appear after a man by the name of Hugo D Almonte started throwing shade at a singer on Friday night.
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“I was dating this dumb ass singer he’s ugly as f*** but he tried to set me up and lie and say I broke into his house because I broke up with him like why would I go to your house and do all that if I broke up with you dumb a**!” Hugo posted on X.
Hugo then dropped a selfie with Khalid, making it clear to fans and social media that Khalid was the singer he was subbing.
“B***h a** lied and said that I broke into his house because I didn’t want him,” he wrote alongside the photo.
Khalid Reacts To Previous Partner’s Statements
After Hugo D Almonte spilled the tea about his past with Khalid, X users went wild, which led the ‘Location’ musician to respond. When user @Heischila wrote, “Wait, hope Mr. Khalid isn’t GEHHH!” he replied, “I am! And that’s okay!”
I am! And that’s okay https://t.co/z3cvR7H6QB
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 22, 2024
Another user, @TheMermaidTM, chimed in on the conversation with, “the closet was glass baby, but we accept you. its not about who you love its about your artistry!” Khalid responded back with, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business.”
I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business https://t.co/jAW9f7I5oO
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 23, 2024
Social Media Reacts
Folks in The Shade Room comment section had plenty to say about Khalid’s update. Some dragged Hugo for airing him out, while others felt Khalid should’ve been able to share his truth on his own time.
Instagram user @frilancy wrote, “I hate that he was forced to do this. Got nothing but much love and respect for him.”
Instagram user @badkelz wrote, “We knew baby your sexuality doesn’t matter we love your music.”
While Instagram user @alyshaburney_ wrote, “I wish he would’ve got to come out on his own.”
Then Instagram user @cxprather wrote, “Idk i feel like khalid needs to run him a fade now.”
Another Instagram user @supernovajen wrote, “I always thought he wasn’t hiding in the closet. Dude is wrong for exposing him though.”
Instagram user @la.chrisssss wrote, “Leave this legend alone pls and thank you😩”
Lastly, Instagram user @tragicspice wrote, “Khalid didn’t deserve this. He’s so peaceful and minds his business.”
