Kehlani Opens Up About Embracing Their Non-Binary Identity: ‘I’m Going to Exist Loudly’

August 7, 2024 E Jazz Reporter

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The star rocked a mustache on the most recent ‘Stylecaster’ digital cover.

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Kehlani is embracing herself wholeheartedly.

The superstar — who uses she/they pronouns — appears on the latest Stylecaster digital cover rocking a tailored, pinstripe suit and full glam makeup, complete with a mustache. The “Honey” singer has been a longtime open book about their sexuality, but in the publication’s interview, she says she would have been open sooner.

“It’s dope to see people now who are in that fluidity and people of that expression be able to exist and make music and everything be celebrated. …Younger me would probably have come to terms more quickly with my non-binary identity and how I present,” they shared.

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As a result, Kehlani will continue to be living authentically. “I’m going to exist loudly,” she said. “And if it rocks, it rocks.”

Back in 2018, Kehlani clarified their sexuality to fans. “cuz i keep geddin asked.. i’m queer,” she said at the time. “not bi, not straight. i’m attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non binary people, intersex people, trans people. lil poly pansexual papi hello good morning. does that answer your questions?”

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When asked why she chooses to use the word “queer” rather than “gay,” Kehlani explained, “i felt gay always insisted there was still a line drawn as to which ‘label’ of human i was attracted when i really jus be walking around thinking ERRYBODY FINE.”

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