7 Great LGBTQ+ Hip Hop/Rap Artists

The 2010s-2020s have seen a magnificent rise in LGBTQ+ rappers and hip hop artists dominating the charts. From up-and-coming artists who deserve more praise, to some of the biggest names in music right now, here are seven LGBTQ+ hip hop and rap artists who need to make their way onto your playlists!

Kehlani

Although Kehlani has been releasing music for nearly a decade now, it’s only in recent years that they’re finally getting the appreciation she deserves. With hits like Nights Like This (ft. Ty Dolla $ign) and the immense popularity of her Suicide Squad track Gangsta in her catalogue, this American singer, songwriter and dancer has made a name for herself in the hip hop and R&B game.

Kehlani recently announced that they identify as a lesbian and go by she/they pronouns with a preference for ‘they’. The singer has also expressed the importance of including she/her pronouns in their lyrics. A particular highlight in their music catalogue is their collaboration with Zedd on Good Thing, an anthem about living a confident single life and being comfortable in your own skin.

Lil Nas X

In the last couple years alone, Lil Nas X has taken the hip hop, rap and pop world by storm. He currently holds the title of longest number-one single in chart history with his record-smashing hit Old Town Road, and since then has made groundbreaking achievements in music and social history.

After publicly coming out as gay via Twitter, Lil Nas X made it perfectly clear that he would not shy away from referencing his sexuality and identity in his music. The lead singles from his debut record, Montero (Call Me By Your Name)