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| − | <p> | + | <p>Hip Hop gets a bad rap as a homophobic music genre but there are more and more high profile Out hip hop artists well known to the public: gay [[Frank Ocean]] and bisexual [[Fergie]] (also lead vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas} spring to mind. Several artists of this genre have been out and proud for some time.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>LGBTQ hip hop artists are also LGBTQ activists. Recently, [[Solomon]] cancelled his Russian tours in protest of that country's homophobic laws. He describes himself as an out and proud gay entertainer and actively encourages other gay hip hop artists to come out of the closet.</p> |
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'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | '''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | ||
Revision as of 22:59, 16 December 2013
The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 5,000 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.
Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello
Search for a Biography
To search for an individual from the database of over 5,000 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.
Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.
To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
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By subscribing to our weekly email Biography Newsletter you will receive a weekly email containing informative stories about notable international LGBTQ individuals or groups.
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Did You Know?
LGBTQ HIP HOP ARTISTS
Hip Hop gets a bad rap as a homophobic music genre but there are more and more high profile Out hip hop artists well known to the public: gay Frank Ocean and bisexual Fergie (also lead vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas} spring to mind. Several artists of this genre have been out and proud for some time.
LGBTQ hip hop artists are also LGBTQ activists. Recently, Solomon cancelled his Russian tours in protest of that country's homophobic laws. He describes himself as an out and proud gay entertainer and actively encourages other gay hip hop artists to come out of the closet.
For more fascinating LGBTQ hip hop artist biographies, including links to videos and interviews Read more
Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here
