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This has made for a more unique and enjoyable listening experience for fans of the genre. The couple married in 2022 and welcomed their first child in 2023.

5. Doechii
A queer Black woman, Doechii has embraced her identity in her music, aiming to disrupt norms and promote LGBTQ+ representation in hip-hop, calling her “literal existence as a queer Black woman is a major contribution to the hip-hop genre.”

She raps about her sexuality in her music, descriptively discussing her bisexuality in some of her best songs, including “Can’t Explain It” and “FWB.”
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler hinted about his queerness in his 2017 album, Flower Boy. He recently opened up about his 2023 hit, “SORRY NOT SORRY,” where he apologizes to the “guys he had to hide” and the “girls he had to lie to.”
Isaiah Rashad
I’m still not happy with how Isaiah Rashad’s personal life was released to the world.

He continues to be unapologetic in his sexuality and lifestyle.
Young M.A
This Brooklyn MC has been extremely open about her sexuality since she broke into the industry with her 2016 hit, “Ooouuu.”
Yung Miami
The other half of City Girls recently opened up about her sexuality on The Jason Lee Show, saying that she is indeed bisexual.

Big Freedia

I love Big Freedia. Quay Dash
A transgender rapper, Quay Dash has been vocal about facing transphobia and discrimination, using her platform to advocate for transgender rights and visibility in hip-hop.

13. Lil Nas X
One of the most high-profile members of both the hip-hop and the LGBTQ community, Lil Nas X came out as gay in 2019, using his platform to challenge homophobia in hip-hop and promote self-expression.

Princess Nokia

Princess Nokia has been honest about her bisexuality and has spoken about her experiences growing up in the LGBTQ+ community. Despite her not being the most popular female MC, the bisexual rapper’s influence cannot be ignored. Even though rap and its fans still have a long way to go, here are some talented MCs in the LGBTQ+ community that you should know about.

Lil Nas X

Many thought that Lil Nas X was a one-hit-wonder, with his ultra-popular single, “Old Town Road.” Since then, all he’s done is prove doubters wrong by being open about his sexuality and making unique and exciting hip-hop music for his fans.

She has no problem hiding her sexuality, releasing a 2014 mixtape titled, Gay Dog Food.

Chika

An underrated MC, Chika is a spitter.

14. She’s never afraid to rap about serious topics such as rape culture and homophobia in her music. Beyond his groundbreaking music, Sylvester challenged norms with his androgynous style and open embrace of his identity as a gay black man. He embodied the liberating spirit of disco—expressing yourself through music, movement, and a refusal to be confined by expectations.

His androgynous image blurred gender lines, with dazzling costumes and bold makeup making him an impossible-to-ignore stage presence.

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Here Are Rappers Who Embrace Being Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual

It's no secret that there's been a longstanding stigma when it comes to homosexuality in hip-hop.

Young M.A
Open about her lesbian identity, Young M.A has used her platform to challenge stereotypes and promote acceptance, stating that embracing her sexuality made her music more authentic.

Angel Haze

I love Angel Haze’s style. Bobby Lytes
An openly gay rapper, the Love & Hip Hop alum is not just an artist, but also an executive producer of “Bobby I Love You, Purrr,” a reality television LGBT dating show on the Zeus Network.

We love you beautiful lady. While there historically has not been a lot of intersection between the two communities in the past, that has changed in recent years.