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Printablepurplesweat said: Sadly, his career will be over if he does that. Female fans want to believe they have a chance with their singer, they will abandon him.
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npgmaverick said: I have no problem with Ne-yo pretending 2 b straight. I just want him 2 stop pretending 2 b Michael Jackson.
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I always thought he was gay.. especially after seeing those pics of him in his teens posted on mediatakeout 
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alphastreet said: I don't think being gay would change his talent or personality. I think he should come out if he really is
For an artist that makes his money off swooning women - BLACK women, to boot - that would be career suicide. Why do you think Luther never came out? Think about all the known gay male R&B artists of the past 25 years - Sylvester & Jermaine Stewart are the only ones that come to mind, and I don't think Stewart ever came out, it was just "known" around the industry. nWo: bboy87 - Timmy84 - LittleBlueCorvette - MuthaFunka - phunkdaddy - Christopher
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MuthaFunka said: alphastreet said: I don't think being gay would change his talent or personality. I think he should come out if he really is
For an artist that makes his money off swooning women - BLACK women, to boot - that would be career suicide. Why do you think Luther never came out? Think about all the known gay male R&B artists of the past 25 years - Sylvester & Jermaine Stewart are the only ones that come to mind, and I don't think Stewart ever came out, it was just "known" around the industry. And don't forget Johnny Mathis. | |
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TonyVanDam said: MuthaFunka said: For an artist that makes his money off swooning women - BLACK women, to boot - that would be career suicide. Why do you think Luther never came out? Think about all the known gay male R&B artists of the past 25 years - Sylvester & Jermaine Stewart are the only ones that come to mind, and I don't think Stewart ever came out, it was just "known" around the industry. And don't forget Johnny Mathis. To be honest, when I first heard that he was gay, it shocked me a bit because I just figured Johnny just wasn't into no one so imagine my surprise when I read an interview he did basically saying why he got threats because he came out of the closet in 1982, lol. | |
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TonyVanDam said: MuthaFunka said: For an artist that makes his money off swooning women - BLACK women, to boot - that would be career suicide. Why do you think Luther never came out? Think about all the known gay male R&B artists of the past 25 years - Sylvester & Jermaine Stewart are the only ones that come to mind, and I don't think Stewart ever came out, it was just "known" around the industry. And don't forget Johnny Mathis. Yep. Good one. nWo: bboy87 - Timmy84 - LittleBlueCorvette - MuthaFunka - phunkdaddy - Christopher
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isthisdadawn said: Mind you, the source mediatakeout.com is not exactly the los angeles times but the rumor is that he may come out in support of anti PROP8 bill
Now we all know the brutha is more suspect then a box of fruity pebbles..but I doubt he would go this far... Discuss.. 
[Edited 11/25/08 11:05am] Mediatakeout? Then totally true! Honestly, who knows but isn't his latest song about being in love with an "Independent Woman"....can't see him coming out now if he is gay. Also, I think she said her show wouldn't be political....that is mighty political! | |
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Timmy84 said: TonyVanDam said: And don't forget Johnny Mathis. To be honest, when I first heard that he was gay, it shocked me a bit because I just figured Johnny just wasn't into no one so imagine my surprise when I read an interview he did basically saying why he got threats because he came out of the closet in 1982, lol. 
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paisleypark4 said: Timmy84 said: To be honest, when I first heard that he was gay, it shocked me a bit because I just figured Johnny just wasn't into no one so imagine my surprise when I read an interview he did basically saying why he got threats because he came out of the closet in 1982, lol.
JOHNNY MATHIS IS PART OF THE FAMILY TOO!?!?!?!? This may come as no surprise, but so is Tracy Chapman. She had an affair with author, Alice Walker, some years ago. "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" |
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shorttrini said: paisleypark4 said:
JOHNNY MATHIS IS PART OF THE FAMILY TOO!?!?!?!? This may come as no surprise, but so is Tracy Chapman. She had an affair with author, Alice Walker, some years ago. WHAT? Johnny Mathis is gay? I had no idea! Well I never really thought about it. I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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But who will make babies? Men are becoming gay!  | |
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isthisdadawn said: asg said: vandross was gay? he is too fat to be gay
tevin is gay?? where u got that from Vandross aluded to that fact for many yrs..and many people know of this.. Tevin got caught for accept a solicistation from an under cover cop and then said he was BI..lol BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!  | |
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missfee said: shorttrini said: This may come as no surprise, but so is Tracy Chapman. She had an affair with author, Alice Walker, some years ago. WHAT? Johnny Mathis is gay? I had no idea! Well I never really thought about it. I don't even know who this fucker is |
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shorttrini said: banks said: People talk a lot about him being gay, whether he is or not (don't care) but I know for a fact that he's not going to do anything like that (especially if he wants to have a singing career)..... remember Tevin Campbell
 I totally agree. He would not shoot his career in the foot, at this point of his career. If he was smart, he would not say a word and just keep people wondering. I'm not familiar enough with Ne-Yo to even guess either way whether he's gay or not. But I think, though there is a possibility his career could take a hit if he was gay and came out, that in the long run it would only be beneficial to the r&b world and to other performers. Much of "black" music is still a very homophobic atmosphere and perhaps the best way to combat that would be for someone prominent to come out. Same deal with rap and hip hop. Is that world ready for a prominent gay rapper? One would have to come out before we could know. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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isthisdadawn said: alphastreet said: then they need to stop being narrowminded and same for other minority groups who are sooo homophobic and like to throw around "that's so gay" like it's degrading instead of empowering. In a perfect world.. but the world of r&b/hiphop will not be an accepting fraction in no NEAR FUTURE. It's just the way it is. Right or Wrong. Its a culture of heterosexual stereotypes. Luther Vandross, RIP.. lived in that world for many many yrs and I dont blame him for not officially coming out. Sometimes what you do in the sheets is not a social issue. Not everyone can be a trailblazer in that regard. I remember PATTI LABELLE, when asked said r&b/hip hop artists should stay in the closest. I was pretty surprised..as she has a legion of gay followers and has won the GLAAD award for acceptance and love for the LGBT community. But after thinking about it.. I see where she was coming from. She has kept luthers secret and many others for so many yrs. And having conversated with Ms Labelle in my lifetime.. I SO SEE, where she is coming from! The only way to change that is for someone to come out. It'll be rough on them, and whoever it is that does it will lose a lot of fans and public support. But someone needs to step up and do it. It can't continue being a poisonous, homophobic environment forever. Or, barring that option, perhaps someone who is well respected within the industry should speak out against homophobia first. That could potentially pave the way for someone who is LGBT to come out. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Unsubstantial rumors suggest that he's a closeted gay man. He's actually into girls, right? [Edited 11/26/08 15:08pm] | |
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shorttrini said: paisleypark4 said:
JOHNNY MATHIS IS PART OF THE FAMILY TOO!?!?!?!? This may come as no surprise, but so is Tracy Chapman. She had an affair with author, Alice Walker, some years ago. So Tracy Chapman and Johnny Mathis are the only out African American singers (notice I didn't say black...I think it is something specifically about America)? | |
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VinnyM27 said: shorttrini said: This may come as no surprise, but so is Tracy Chapman. She had an affair with author, Alice Walker, some years ago. So Tracy Chapman and Johnny Mathis are the only out African American singers (notice I didn't say black...I think it is something specifically about America)? Personally I always referred to myself as BLACK but back on topic, lol. Yeah...WELL... Sylvester is another one. | |
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Timmy84 said: VinnyM27 said: So Tracy Chapman and Johnny Mathis are the only out African American singers (notice I didn't say black...I think it is something specifically about America)? Personally I always referred to myself as BLACK but back on topic, lol. Yeah...WELL... Sylvester is another one. Yeah, and he died 20 years ago. I think it also spoke to the type of music he was doing, maybe, although he probably won over straight R&B fans. Who knows. I could care less about his sexuality. He had some good songs. That should be all that matters. Frankly, he was the first big out star, black or white. | |
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MikeMatronik said: But who will make babies? Men are becoming gay!
That's what sperm banks are for.  Prince Rogers Nelson
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npgmaverick said: I have no problem with Ne-yo pretending 2 b straight. I just want him 2 stop pretending 2 b Michael Jackson.
Chris Brown is 10 times worse than Ne-Yo in the MJ jock-riding department...I'm just sayin.  Prince Rogers Nelson
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viciuzurban said: purplesweat said: Sadly, his career will be over if he does that. Female fans want to believe they have a chance with their singer, they will abandon him.
[Inappropriate post snipped - June7] Aw, now I wanna know what they said!  | |
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VinnyM27 said: isthisdadawn said: Mind you, the source mediatakeout.com is not exactly the los angeles times but the rumor is that he may come out in support of anti PROP8 bill
Now we all know the brutha is more suspect then a box of fruity pebbles..but I doubt he would go this far... Discuss..
[Edited 11/25/08 11:05am] Mediatakeout? Then totally true! Honestly, who knows but isn't his latest song about being in love with an "Independent Woman"....can't see him coming out now if he is gay. Also, I think she said her show wouldn't be political....that is mighty political! for all we know, he likes fag hags | |
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alphastreet said: VinnyM27 said: Mediatakeout? Then totally true! Honestly, who knows but isn't his latest song about being in love with an "Independent Woman"....can't see him coming out now if he is gay. Also, I think she said her show wouldn't be political....that is mighty political! for all we know, he likes fag hags I ended up watching that (why, I don't know) and nope, didn't come out! But Clay Aiken was on right before and Rosie and he were joking about having something in common....they are both....GA..berial Byrnes fans. Awful waste of an hour. | |
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alphastreet said: banks said: For the White and more mature consumers ... But Ne Yo's audience is young urban girls and guys and they will drop his ass fast [Edited 11/25/08 11:31am] then they need to stop being narrowminded and same for other minority groups who are sooo homophobic and like to throw around "that's so gay" like it's degrading instead of empowering. hey i say that some times. well when i say it, it means something is geeky, nerdy, uncool, ect. |
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TotalAlisa said: alphastreet said: then they need to stop being narrowminded and same for other minority groups who are sooo homophobic and like to throw around "that's so gay" like it's degrading instead of empowering. hey i say that some times. well when i say it, it means something is geeky, nerdy, uncool, ect. It doesn't matter what meaning anyone "dubs" it with, the point is it's associating "gay" with "bad". | |
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Really? Wow I never knew.
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