Comments on: It Wouldn’t Be Black History Month Without Claiming These Black Celebs Are Gay

By: Mykey

Mykey — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:46:27 +0000

Tyson Beckford, now that would be something!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:25:10 +0000

Vin Diesel is NOT “black” just like how our President is not “Black” and Tiger Woods is not “Black”. These men are all mixed race, if they were actually black/African American both of their parents would be black.

Musto likes to think that men can be only gay or hetero/straight, I’m sure some of these black men listed (except Vin Diesel) are bisexual and Diesel just looks faggy and like a total muscle queen and there’s no way he’s hetero at all despite seeing him on TV with his women who he has just for show.

By: harvey

harvey — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:24:05 +0000

while all 40 some-odd posts are entertaining, don’t lose sight of the premise of the article: these are men who the “gossipmongers” purport to be gay or on the DL. if it was about actual outed black gay men and/or confirmed black gay men, then luther would have been on the list. but given the angle of the article, it’s really about the fantasies of gay men over the black men who they possibly hope and wish are/were gay. and to those who say gay men should stop fantasizing about celebs? why is it different for straight folk, both men and women, to fantasize about celebs but when we do it, the implication/assumption of sexuality (which doesn’t seem to exist for straight people) all of a sudden becomes an issue? seems a touch of a straight-induced double standard,,,hmmm

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:18:30 +0000

@David Ehrenstein:

now, that is a list with some actual cognition of black history, no less.

By: Lukas P.

Lukas P. — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:36:41 +0000

Add to the list: Wentworth Miller of TV’s ‘Prison Break” was born to a white Mom and Black dad. Definitely biracial, possibly bisexual. Makes me drool. His Aussie costar isn’t half bad either. Woof!

@Chitown Kev: Hey neighbor! I’d wondered about Mr Tavis Smiley, too. Any scoop? If he married Miley Cyrus (sp?) she’d be Ms Miley Smiley.
Okay, that was a groaner. Either way, guy is a fierce interviewer.

By: zenflo

zenflo — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:04:07 +0000

No.s 42 & 43: For fans, stalkers or just for comparison purposes, here’s a formal pic (wearing nifty suit), of Mr. Lemon sans kabuki:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-zJa.....nlemon.jpg

I think he’s a very skilled anchor and was also surprised to read he is 40-plus. Cool.

By: zenflo

zenflo — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:14:39 +0000

I remember the initial Vin Diesel craze via the celeb-TV shows such as ET, the Insider et al. They all played up his “exotic” good looks in a speculative manner, without drawing any conclusions.

For some period after his star began ascending, Diesel and his camp were reluctant to discuss the subject head-on. Just saying.

As disclaimer, all colors of the human race are beautiful to me. In an unrelated issue, I’m highly oversexed.

By: David Ehrenstein

David Ehrenstein — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:45:32 +0000

@zenflo: The boy just loves makeup.

By: zenflo

zenflo — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:24:41 +0000

What about Don Lemon, CNN anchor? I distinctly heard him refer to his “partner” during some wrap-up banter on a newscast.

Handsome dude, but of late he has been “lightening up” with some heavy kabuke pancake. If you pull any clip of his from a few years back, you’d be amazed at the …. um … transition. What’s that all about?

By: DEREK WASHINGTON

DEREK WASHINGTON — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:13:40 +0000

I worked for Prince’s ex Mayte, he is SO straight.

Why the incredulity about Vin being Black? Got a problem with that? Gotta take back your masturbatory fantasies now?

Luther sent his friend to try and pick me up as he sat in his Rolls on Sunset blvd. He was in his big, Black, greasy stage and I was having none of it. Of course, now I wish I had at least gone to dinner with him, he probably had good stories.

I worked for Shemar and never got a Gay vibe at all, but, I don’t know.

I saw Eddie Murphy cruising Trans hookers on Santa Monica Blvd and La Brea.

Eric BENET is a recovering (!) sex addict who couldn’t keep his hands off women.

L.L. should call me.

By: $0.02

$0.02 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:10:59 +0000

@37 i like your list. Vin Diesel is biracial the last time I checked. Contrary to popular belief black people vary dramatically in skin pigmientation and features. That’s here and oversees, we aren’t a monolithic group of people. I guess I kind of agree with @25, whites don’t know a whole lot about black gays or black culture in general. I personally don’t think anyone on this list is gay but at the same time I don’t care. Some of them I’d have to ask, why would we want them to be a representation o fthe LGBT community especially the black LGBT community???

By: tjr101

tjr101 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:36:51 +0000

Yes I correct myself… The majority, lol

By: tjr101

tjr101 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:33:53 +0000

@Marcus: nope, not on mars but I am in NYC and well the majority on that list are not on the “scene”

By: David Ehrenstein

David Ehrenstein — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:32:25 +0000

People that count:

Langston Hughes
Zora Neale Hurston
Bessie Smith
Bayard Rustin
James Baldwin
Marlon Riggs
Johnny Mathis

Worthless Trash:

Dana Owens
Tyler Perry
Donnie McClurkin
Bernice King

By: bill

bill — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:55 +0000

This is why i hate being gay! All the fags that think everyone else has to be gay. I ssay if they dont say there gay fuck them there not man enough tobe gay. If your not man enough to come out “I did when i was 16″ then stay in your stoopid closit. Mr Musto has made a carier out of saying people are gay WHO GIVVES A FUCK!!!!!! If your not man enough to stand up to the world and just be yourself then your not gay stay in your closite and fuck off. “oh work wont like me, oh my folks wont understand, MY FRIENDS WILL NOT TALK TO ME,” FUCK YOU ! I AM SO SICK OG THE GAY SCENE AND ALL THE WHINNING AND COMPLANING SHUT THE FUCJK UP WQORRY ABOUT YOUR SELF, COME OUT AND LETS TRY AND SEE IF WE CAN GET PASSED THE 60S. P.S FUCK GAY MARRAGE ALSO.

By: DX

DX — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:45:05 +0000

@Michael: You lost me at Prince. Not only is the guy not gay, sadly despite the suggestive and ambiguous lyrics in his early songs (pre-Jehovah’s Witness lunacy), he has turned increasingly homophobic, driving a wedge between himself and his original Revolution band members, Wendy & Lisa, who are both lesbians.

Michael: you have both misquoted the lyrics from Controversy and misunderstood the song:

the lyrics go: Am I black or white? Am I straight or gay? referring to the fact that music journalists were both preoccupied with, and couldn’t get a handle on, his race or sexuality in his early years.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:56:54 +0000

Gay entertainers? really? gay people go into show business? gay people dance and sing to entertain straight folks, really? gay people like making movies and tv shows and music videos – are you claiming gay people are creative or something? gay people act and pretend to be straight, since when? And they do it to make money off straight people? are you certain? ;-D

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:06:38 +0000

Prince could have yo man stroking his pubic hair faster than you can say “When you were mine” and just chooses not to these days

Also, none of these lists mention Busta Rhymes

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:43:01 +0000

@tjr101: Most on those lists are far from any fantasy in my mind.

That said, if you don’t know about some of these guys, you must live on Mars or certainly not LA, NYC or Atlanta…

By: tjr101

tjr101 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:24:01 +0000

LOL… this list is quite funny and plays into many gay men’s fantasies, none of them are gay however.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:20:20 +0000

Michael,

How am I reaching to make Prince straight? All I said was that you do not understand the song Controversy. Him saying “I’m not straight” in that song was NOT him actually claiming anything but to say that people need to not worry about his personal life.

He’s been married to women his entire career and had a son with his first wife. And been linked to a slew of celebrity WOMEN. It kills me that you think because Prince looks gay, he is. I mean you obviously know nothing about Prince or are too young to remember the 80s when he was at his peak.

It’s almost offensive…then again from your other comments here, you spout off offensive racist filth generally. You should reconsider linking to your myspace page when you do that…you never when that would come back to haunt you. Not everyone tolerates ignorance.

By: macscruff

macscruff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:01:25 +0000

What does it matter? Sure we need gay role models and a public face. Appreciate the gay actors who have come out, but don’t speculate. There is no good in that.

One man on this list I have met personally and yes, as gay as they come. But who cares if that person does not want his private life made public. Enjoy the work they do, admire their physique but allow them the respect you would want.

Stop pointing fingers.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:47:25 +0000

Vin Diesel’s father is African-American and his mother is European-American. If he doesn’t qualify as black, then neither does our current president.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:04:09 +0000

Hey Joey,

We know all we need to know about you guys. 2 words for you:

“Down” and “low”. Grow some balls and stop pretending to be straight.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:02:48 +0000

Hey Caleb,

Obviously you’re reaching to make Prince straight. I get the lyrics and there’s not a lot of “irony” behind them. He’s wondering why people are talking about him. Anyone can look at Prince and realize he’s not straight.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:57:56 +0000

@Dirty Ole Man:

i endorse this addendum. ll needs to be on the list and so does cullen jones. Jay Z Jay Z Jay Z… prince is straight. and luther is dead, the issue is closed. may he rest in peace.

By: joey

joey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:27:49 +0000

white gays know so little about black gay culture…shit! whites in general know so little about black culture…but dont worry we know all about “yall”…..

By: Chitown Kev

Chitown Kev — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:59 +0000

Tavis Smiley didn’t make Musto’s list? Sheeesh!

By: scott ny'er

scott ny'er — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:14:15 +0000

wow. that’s a lot of black actors who are gay. I mean, which black actors are NOT gay, then?

shemar moore is gay. Yum!!! I crushed on him during his International Male stint.

eric bonet? man, that dude is fine.

By: timmmeeeyyy

timmmeeeyyy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:57:10 +0000

Vin Diesel IS biracial. He is Italian and black. In addition, he was raised by his black step-father. “I’m definitely a person of colour,” says Diesel.

His ethnicity becomes more apparent when he has hair. Here’s a very early instructional video of him break dancing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2Mb8pM6E8

By: Law

Law — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:32:41 +0000

Vin Diesel is NOT black. Sometimes I really think they grasp at too many straws on these posts.

By: timmmeeeyyy

timmmeeeyyy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:31:04 +0000

Unless they’re going around spouting anti-gay crap, it’s really none of our business. Celebrities also have a right to personal choice and personal privacy. I’m sure most of the commenters, the writer and even Mr Musto were at one time secretive about their sexuality. People should be able to take their own paths to coming out. How would you like it if you were published across the internet at being gay before you were comfortable with your identity, or before you shared it with family or friends?

And before you start, no I am not closeted. But I was able to come out when I wanted to. Other should be able to do the same.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:12:10 +0000

Vin Diesel is biracial…I believe his father was black.

As for Michael’s Prince comment – apparently you don’t understand the irony behind the lyrics in his song Controversy.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:06:05 +0000

Kayne West is definitely gay.

As for the author’s comment of Prince not being gay that’s absurd. He even admitted he wasn’t straight in his “Controversy” song:

I’m not black or white.
I’m not straight or gay.

By: AlwaysGay

AlwaysGay — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:03:56 +0000

I don’t believe D.L. Hughley, Kanye West or Eric Bonet are gay. Although Kanye has adopted fashion styles of gay men he’s just neurotic. His behavior is that of a heterosexual, gay men tend to be inward reflecting. Terrell Carter, Ovie Mughelli, Jason Carroll and Shemar Moore are pretty much confirmed gay. Anyone have some names of non-American black gay celebrities in the closet?

By: benlayvey

benlayvey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:55:38 +0000

@Dirty Ole Man: “Confirmed ones”? Pray do tell where to find the confirmation of each name on your list.

By: benlayvey

benlayvey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:51:59 +0000

By Jove! I hope Usher is gay. Women wont appreciate those nipples as a man could. I will cover his face though!

By: AlanInSLCutah

AlanInSLCutah — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:29:53 +0000

@ No. 12 & 13…

You took the words out of my mouth.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:21:20 +0000

Vin Diesel is black???

By: Sug Night

Sug Night — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:02:54 +0000

Vin Diesel is black?????