“Janelle Monae‘s sexuality has long been the topic of speculation, and the “PYNK” singer has finally given her fans a definitive answer. The singer, 32, identifies as pansexual. There you have it! “Being a black queer woman in America,” Janelle told Rolling Stone, “someone who has been in relationships with both men and women – I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf**ker.” She initially identified as bisexual, “but then later I read about pansexuality and I was like, ‘Oh, these are things that I identify with, too.’ I’m open to leaning more about myself.”
Janelle told the magazine that she wants LGBT youth to listen to her music, especially her new album, Dirty Computer, and feel her support. “I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know that I see you.” […] “This album is for you. Be proud.”
She has historically ducked questions about her sexuality, frequently saying that “I only date androids” when asked. Janelle revealed that the truth has been present in her music this whole time. Nobody picked up on the clues. The songs “Mushrooms & Roses” and “Q.U.E.E.N.” reference a character named Mary whom she loves. Mary comes back in a film accompanying her new album, Dirty Computer, played by Tessa Thompson.”
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YES!!! PAN PRIDE AND VISIBILITY NOT ERASURE!!!
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lolol str8s missed the clues
I’ve listened to Mushrooms and Roses so many times for almost a decade. How could you not know it was about a woman’s love for a woman?
Another good one is “Cindi” from her Archandroid debut album. I always suspected she was queer and it has always been there and I’m so proud that she’s finally getting so much attention. Just hope she doesn’t stop making music.