Tevin Campbell has finally quashed speculations about his gender. The writer of “We can talk” opened up about identifying as a gay Man. In a new interview on EVERYONE He says on the daily podcast, “What makes me happiest right now is how far I’ve come in life. You know, there are a lot of child stars that don’t make that list. But so many of us do… and in fact I hugged myself. “
In addition, the male singer also revealed that during his early years in the music industry, he never hid his identity from those around him. “I don’t hide anything about myself. I said.
“You just can’t [gay] back then.” Tevin, who also has acting experience and spent six years performing in the Broadway musical ‘Hairspray’ which began in 2004, credits that experience for much of his growth. “When I debuted my family and friends [at] about 19 or 20, that’s for me. And then I went on the path of self-discovery. I don’t know who I am.”
Crooner also explained that he has never seen LGBTQ+ people living normal lives and having partners. “It was a great time in my life,” he added. In the conversation, Tevin openly mentioned lovely black stars like Frank Ocean and Lil Nas X. “Not so in the ’90s,” he said with a laugh. “But I’m glad I got to see it. I’m glad that’s changing. There are so many children, especially Black boys, that need to be represented. “
He added, “They weren’t taught to love themselves for who they are.” News of Tevin’s identification on Twitter made him trend, and many blacks said they already knew. Either way, Congratulations, Tevin, for living your truth!
