Artists BettyWho, LelandOfficial talk LGBTQ representation in pop music at HBO pride concert
he co-wrote with fellow out singer Troye Sivan. Though Leland's star is on a quick ascent, he still manages to clock in creative time with the close-knit group of LGBTQ artists who became his family when the Mississippi native relocated to Los Angeles seven years ago.
"We were all in this group, coming up together. And one by one, people would have their moments," recounted Leland. "And now, we have each finally hit our stride. It's always amazing to reconnect and reflect on how far we've all come. I'm serious, if you go down's Hot 100 list or the top 10 songs on iTunes, I guarantee a queer person was involved in one way or another.
He added, "Of course, there's always room to grow and I'd like to see even more representation. But we're moving in the right direction and I'm happy to celebrate that tonight and also show up for all the LGBTQ fans — who are, without a doubt, the biggest supporters of pop music." that as a "queer, bisexual" woman, she is "basking in the glow of all the gayness going on in pop right now.
"My best friends and a lot of my collaborators are gay. From the very start of my career, the LGBTQ community has taken a liking to my music, and their support has changed my entire life," the "Somebody Loves You" songstress elaborated. "And everyone around me is a much better person because of it. My fiancé and roommate, who are the straightest men ever, now hang out exclusively with gay men — and then me.
By performing at Pride events like HBO's, Betty Who hopes to continue her mission to increase visibility. "My main goal was to be a pop star and then being a political activist is a subtitle underneath that," she said. "I only have a limited amount of time on this planet and people's attention spans only go so far. So, for me, I really want to bring light to what I think is important and that is LGBTQ equality. And pop music gives me a platform and a voice to do that.
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