Top 10 Best LGBT Rappers

Here is a list of notable rappers who are gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, or pansexual. However, there are fewer rappers who have reached a very popular status, including Lil Nas X.

Nearly all of these LGBT rappers are underrated or underground because they've been discriminated against by others in entertainment. It's unfortunate, but they still have a huge, loving, and respectful fanbase.

The Top Ten

Lil Nas X

Montero Lamar Hill, born April 9, 1999, is better known by his stage name Lil Nas X. He is an American singer and rapper who gained widespread fame with his hit single "Old Town Road." The song was certified diamond and remained at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks.

He came out as gay on Twitter shortly after "Old Town Road" became a hit. Sadly, not everyone accepted his sexual orientation, and many toxic people shouted homophobic slurs at him. It's like they forgot the impact of "Old Town Road." However, some did accept him for coming out and for his artistic work as an LGBT person. He openly expressed his sexuality in the music videos for "Montero," "Industry Baby," and "That's What I Want," all released in 2021.
Tyler, the Creator

Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, and music video director. He has frequently addressed his strained and distant relationship with his father in multiple songs, including Answer from Wolf (2013), where... read more

Tyler, the Creator has been open about his homosexuality, claiming he has been since he was 13. Despite this, he has been controversial for his use of slurs, explaining that he uses them as adjectives to describe "stupid stuff."
Queen Latifah

Dana Elaine Owens, known professionally by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, model, television producer, record producer, comedian, and talk show host. She released her debut album All Hail the Queen in 1989. Latifah has also earned critical acclaim for... read more

It is rare for an old-school rapper to come out, but in the 2000s, Queen Latifah told the press that she is either lesbian or bisexual.
Frank Ocean

Christopher Edwin Breaux, known professionally as Frank Ocean, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and photographer. He is acclaimed for his unique musical style and emotionally nuanced lyrics. Ocean's albums Channel Orange and Blonde received widespread critical acclaim and commercial... read more

He is openly gay, and even though he is primarily an R&B and soul singer, he also raps. His Tumblr letter about his sexuality has inspired many artists, including Tyler, the Creator. Celebrities such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé supported him. His sexuality is one of the themes in his 2016 album Blonde.
Young M.A

She came out as a lesbian to her family at the age of 18, and fortunately, her family accepted her. She has said that she started liking girls as early as the first grade.
Lil Peep

Gustav Elijah Åhr (November 1, 1996 - November 15, 2017), known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and model. The son of Harvard graduates who divorced when he was a teenager, Gustav drew on working-class themes in his music despite growing up in a relatively privileged... read more

He came out as bisexual on Twitter just a few months before his death. He confronted those who were bi- or homophobic.
iLoveMakonnen

In 2017, he told his Twitter followers that he was gay.
Kevin Abstract

A founding member of the hip hop boy band Brockhampton, Kevin Abstract realized he was gay after his first sexual experience with a male at the age of 16 in 2012. He sees Frank Ocean's Tumblr letter as an inspiration to openly discuss his sexuality. His 2016 album American Boyfriend tells the story of the first boy he fell in love with.
Mélange Lavonne

She is an openly gay rapper who has dedicated her career to advocating for LGBT rights. Her first album discusses her experiences as a lesbian.
Angel Haze

Raeen Roes Wilson, known professionally as Angel Haze, is an American rapper and singer. They rose to fame through a series of acclaimed mixtapes and released their debut studio album Dirty Gold in 2013. Angel Haze is known for addressing personal and social issues in their music and has been vocal about... read more

Angel Haze came out as pansexual, defining her sexuality as "someone who sees people for who they are, not their gender."