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Notorious B.I.G. producer and sexual health advocate Mister Cee dead at 57

After being arrested for soliciting male sex workers, the legendary producer launched a “new sexual revolution” campaign where he encouraged people to use protection and not hide who they are.

Trans woman assailed during Kanye West's Rolling Loud set beats back 'bullies' (exclusive)

Blu Linares recently told The Advocate about her reaction to the viral video of her assault, and the moments leading up to it.

TS Madison slams Boosie BadAzz for walking out of 'The Color Purple' over queer romance

Boosie, whose oldest daughter is a lesbian, continues to denigrate LGBTQ+ women's relationships.

'The Breaks' Tackles Homophobia and Suicide in Hip-Hop

The new VH1 show follows fictional rapper J. Mic from rap battles to sexual reconciliation.

The Future of Hip-Hop Is Here — and Queer as Hell

The out artists of FutureHood records are working to redefine what hip-hop means for the future -- and they're doing it right now. 

Who's Really Homophobic in the Hip-Hop World

An out musician on VH1's Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood demonstrates that it's not the audiences or most artists who have issues with gays.

Rapper Blames Kanye for 'Queering' Hip-Hop

Lord Jamar's newest song slams Kanye West for wearing a kilt and skinny jeans.

Hip-hop Guru Kim Osorio Talks Homophobia

Kim Osorio became a hip-hop legend in 2003 when she became the first (and so far, only) female editor in chief at The Source magazine, regarded as the Bible of hip-hop. After she was fired in 2005, Osorio took her case to court -- and won a judgment in her favor to the tune of $7.5 million. Now in her book, Straight From the Source, Osorio talks about the sexism and homophobia that often shaped her time in and around the hip-hop industry.

I Am Gay and I Am Hip-hop

A music industry insider explains how hip-hop helped him grow from traumatized teen to proud gay man.

Op-ed: As a Lesbian in Hip-Hop, I'm Living 'Empire'

Melantha Hodge has worked closely with many successful artists, so she's familiar with the deep current of homophobia that still exists in hip-hop and R&B.

Hip hop Artist Y Love Comes Out As Gay
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Kanye West speaks out against homophobia in hip-hop

During an interview for an MTV special, rapper Kanye West launched into a discussion about hip-hop and homosexuality, saying that homophobia in the genre must stop.

Clive Davis Applauds Hip-Hop For Embracing Frank Ocean

The recently out crooner says, "They accepted him as a person."

On Being Gay and Trans in a Hip-Hop World

Gay and Transgender in a Hip-Hop World: Toni Newman and Terrance Dean