June is known as ‘Pride Month’ as it commemorates the community’s struggle and remembers the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a historic uprising against police brutality and discrimination towards LGBTQ+ people in New York City. .
During this time, a celebration is held that aims to remember the fight for equality and promote the message that “Love is love.”
In the Latin music scene, there are a large number of artists who are proud to belong to the LGBTQ+ community and who express their identity through their art.
Below, we present a list of 10 prominent Latin artists who are part of this community and who have left their mark on pop culture.
Anitta
Brazil’s most famous singer, Anitta is one of the most honest artists about herself and this led her to identify as a bisexual person. In an interview for the Los Angeles Times, in 2022, she confessed that she kissed a girl before a boy.
“I only told my mom after I kissed a boy, because… I didn’t know how to feel. I thought there was something wrong with me for wanting to kiss a boy and a girl. But my mother simply said: ‘So what?’” said the ‘Mil vezes’ interpreter.
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However, before these statements, The artist had declared herself bisexual in her Netflix documentary ‘Vai Anitta’, published in 2018. Back then, he said he just wanted to kiss a girl and not have people freak out about it.
Young Miko
One of the most prominent female rappers today is Young Miko, who has managed to position her songs on the charts by addressing her attraction to women. This talented Puerto Rican artist is openly lesbian and also uses her lyrics to celebrate queer pride.
Songs like ‘Lisa’ and ‘Riri’ are clear examples of her unique style and way of making music, which captivates her fans. In them, Young Miko shows her authenticity and stands out for her ability to transmit emotions through her art.
Wendy Guevara
The first winner of ‘La Casa de los Famosos México’, Wendy Guevara is a transgender woman and with her charisma she managed to win the affection of thousands of fans within her native country and abroad.
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Guevara defends the trans community and advocates for their rightsin addition to emphasizing in each space the recognition that trans women deserve within the television industry.
Roberto Manrique
The well-known Telemundo heartthrob, Roberto Manrique, known for soap operas such as ‘Marido en alquiler’ revealed in 2021 that he was in love with another man.
At that time, she was in a relationship with Oliver Ranft, with whom she lasted eight years.
Tokischa
With her unique style, the artist has stood out from the rest; in addition, she reflects in her lyrics her sexuality and her attraction to men and women.
In 2023, his song ‘Estilazo’ became an anthem for the community.
Kany Garcia
The renowned composer from Puerto Rico, Kany García, is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and decided to open up to her followers in 2016. Through her social media, she openly revealed that she was in love with another woman, showing her authenticity and courage.
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Talking about her personal preferences has allowed Kany García to compose in a more honest way, as she herself mentioned in an interview with Billboard.
Pablo Alboran
The singer of hits such as ‘Simplemente tú’ and ‘Prometo’ told his truth in 2020. Through a video on Instagram he said that he is homosexual.
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“I am here to tell you that I am homosexual, that nothing happens, that life goes on the same. “I need to be a little happier than I already was”he expressed.
Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo is a talented Mexican-American composer best known for his notable collaboration with Kali Uchis. His musical style is alternative and has gained notable popularity due to the quality and depth of his lyrics, which are dedicated to exploring and celebrating gay romances.
In addition to these celebrities, we cannot leave aside Ricky Martin, who has faced his identity with pride and is a father, and Christian Chávez, the singer of RBD, is one of the icons within the LGBTQ+ community in Latin America.
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