Diplo Responds to Rumor of Being Gay: “Masculinity Is a Prison”

For some purpose, Diplo’s sexual orientation has lengthy been a debate amongst gossip blogs and illiberal followers. Diplo has exhibited parts each hetero- and homosexuality, and has even tweeted earlier than that he was “only half gay.” (Back in 2016 this apparently triggered some confusion, however even simply 2.5 years later, the world is far more tolerant nonbinary sexuality.)


Tweeting final week about Gossip Girl character Blair Waldorf, performed by Leighton Meester, some grouch replied questioning, “Y’all positive he's str8? sic]”

Diplo responded merely, “masculinity is a jail.”

Diplo’s reply is each a scathing condemnation poisonous masculinity in addition to a broader look into what makes the famend producer/DJ/musician tick. Diplo has had two kids together with his ex, Kathryn Lockhart, however he’s additionally kissed Pabllo Vittar last year within the Brazilian drag star’s “Então Vai” music video. He’s additionally been an enormous supporter producer/DJ KANDY, who got here out as homosexual final 12 months and has been a serious advocate for homosexual tradition in his music.

If that is the Diplo we get to know in 2019, somewhat than the one picking fights with Zedd, or awkwardly hitting on Cardi B after her very public breakup with Offset, we’re about it.