7 LGBTQ+ Artists Who You Need to Know
Queer individuals have indulged in the field of arts in all ways imaginable. They have been an inspiration to many and break boundaries in creative and artistic ways throughout. Take a look at this list of artists who are passionate about their artwork and the messages they spread within them.
Rebecca Black
Previously known as the infamous singer of the popular 2013 song “Friday”. She is reconstructing her image with a new pop sound in her debut album, “Let Her Burn”, which portrays her growth as a singer-songwriter who has been making music since her teen years.
Kim Petras
Kim Petras is a singer-songwriter who specializes in pop and EDM music. She recently received a GRAMMY award for her feature on the popular song “Unholy” by Sam Smith. She became the first openly transgender artist to win in the Best Pop Duo/Pop Group Performance. Her win in this category has been an astonishing sight for many, breaking barriers for many artists and giving them inspiration.
Kailee Morgue
From recording covers on YouTube to supporting one of her favorite artists, Maggie Lindemann, on her sold-out tour, Kailee Morgue has been a trailblazer letting her presence be known all around the world. Her debut album “Girl Next Door” was released in 2022 and has created a remarkable stance in her career which is bound to grow larger.
Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo found his interest in music by learning how to sing through YouTube videos and has watched his career take off ever since. After recently supporting SZA on her S.O.S tour and breaking personal records with his album “Ivory”, he never fails to let people know about his life through music and writing.
Rina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama first started her music career in 2013 with a single titled “Sleeping in Walking”. She has released an EP and two albums ever since. Working hard with her every step, her talent has gathered attention from people worldwide, and landed her first acting gig in the anticipated movie John Wick: Chapter 4 through her music videos.
Syd
Recently in the popular groups, Odd Future and The Internet, Syd is making her place known through her talents of producing, songwriting, and singing. She has been credited with many songs like Beyonce’s “Plastic on the Sofa” and continues to make her stance known by conveying her talents through different perspectives.
Pabllo Vittar
This Brazillian drag queen and singer first started making her own versions of music by Rihanna and Beyonce and soon ventured out by fighting for equality throughout Brazil. Their stance against policies that enforce injustice to the queer community in Brazil speaks volumes worldwide.