Janelle Monae‘s ‘Lipstick Lover’ video (Photo: YouTube)
In case you missed it, Janelle Monáe dropped a new single last week. “Lipstick Lover” was accompanied by one of the most unapologetically queer music videos we’ve ever seen. Like, ever.
The glorious (NSFW) promo featured Monáe extolling the wonders of same-sex love. You can watch below (it’s age-restricted on YouTube).
Besides the many displays of sapphic love, there’s also a brief scene in which two hot guys smooch.
It turns out one of the guys was not out to his parents but someone alerted them to the video.
“My parents (who I’m not even out to yet) just saw my lil cameo in Janelle Monae’s video where I’m kissing a boy. Y’all…pray for me. It’s about to be a long road ahead 😮💨😩” he tweeted.
Emmanuel, the man in question, is 24 and based in Los Angeles. He works in HR in the tech industry and is a certified personal trainer. On Twitter, he said his parents were “informed through an anonymous tip.”
Many others also wished him all the best with his folks.
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Here’s hoping Emmanuel’s mom and dad get over their issues quickly and show some pride for their super-talented son. In the meantime, Emmanuel is grateful for all the support he’s been getting online.
There’s no excuse not to get up and dance this weekend with new music from @JanelleMonae, @DollyParton, @leadrmusic, @mel4everrr & @Softeepopstar
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I’m glad Janelle Monáe is standing with him and has his back, as do many on Twitter. The video is powerful and makes “PYNK” look like a starter version on same-sex/queer women’s desire and love.
BUT: just because you are doing something in a video doesn’t mean you are any particular sexuality. He could be a straight person acting in a video. Clearly the issue is the videotaped same-sex kiss being released publicly as much as his sexuality. That said, more power to him and I wish him the best.
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Kangol2
I’m glad Janelle Monáe is standing with him and has his back, as do many on Twitter. The video is powerful and makes “PYNK” look like a starter version on same-sex/queer women’s desire and love.
BUT: just because you are doing something in a video doesn’t mean you are any particular sexuality. He could be a straight person acting in a video. Clearly the issue is the videotaped same-sex kiss being released publicly as much as his sexuality. That said, more power to him and I wish him the best.
missvamp
that video is totally hot. i’m not a fan of her music, but janelle is awesome on so many levels. her support of this man shows who she really is.