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How coming out inspired Khalid’s most liberated album yet

With his fourth studio album After the Sun Goes Down, Khalid has never felt so liberated. It’s been less than a year since the Grammy nominee publicly came out as gay — a moment that followed an ex outing him on social media — and now, he’s approaching his artistry with a newfound sense of confidence. Describing his previous album Sincere as an “acceptance of myself, acceptance of my sexuality, acceptance of my place in the world,” Khalid says the follow-up represents pure “freedom.” “I feel like [After the Sun…

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Khalid says being outed as gay was a “blessing in disguise”

Khalid has revealed that his upcoming album wouldn’t have been possible if he “wasn’t outed”. The singer-songwriter was publicly outed by an ex on social media in November 2024 and has since embraced his sexuality through his music and aesthetic — particularly in the video for his single ‘Out of Body’, which features his first male love interest. Khalid previously shared that the album, titled After the Sun Goes Down, is “about taking my power back, living in my truth, and being able to express myself freely.” In a recent…

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Khalid’s new music video features his first gay love interest: ‘This is me, fully liberated’

Khalid is “fully liberated” in the music video for his new single, ‘Out of Body’. The second release from his new album, the club-friendly, Darkchild-produced anthem blends 00s R&B and dance influences. Lyrically, Khalid yearns so intensely for a love interest that he feels “out of body.” Directed by Levi Turner, the accompanying video sees Khalid and his troupe performing sultry choreography on a dimly lit street, before he and his first-ever on-screen gay love interest take their teasing to a public toilet. In a statement, Khalid said: “This is…

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‘I’m taking my power back’: Khalid announces first album since coming out as gay

Khalid is ‘living in his truth’ with his upcoming fourth album. On 15 August, the American singer-songwriter announced the release of After the Sun Goes Down, which arrives 10 October via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Led by ‘In Plain Sight’, a party anthem blending pop and soul, the album is, in Khalid’s words, “about taking my power back, living in my truth, and being able to express myself freely.” The Grammy nominee added: “I’m excited for my fans to experience this new era with me, not just musically, but…

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Khalid ditches his clothes for BOSS’ steamy BOSS One campaign

Music sensation Khalid ditched his clothes for a new fashion campaign. Over the last year, various male celebrities have stripped down to their underwear in partnership with big-name fashion brands. In 2024, Jeremey Allen White set the internet ablaze when he starred in an underwear campaign for Calvin Klein – which The Bear star announced in a very steamy video filmed on a rooftop in New York City. Last month, Red, White & Royal Blue star Taylor Zakhar Perez released an equally sexy campaign when he announced his new role as…

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“I wasn’t hiding anything”: Khalid comes out as gay after being outed on social media

Music sensation Khalid has come out as gay after he was outed on social media. On 22 November, the Grammy-nominated talent took to his X/Twitter profile to reveal the news in a series of tweets. “There yall go. Next topic, please lol,” he wrote alongside a rainbow flag emoji. In an additional tweet, Khalid gave further insight into his coming out announcement: “I got outed, and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao): I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality, it ain’t nobodies business!…

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Dove Cameron and Khalid release new single We Go Down Together

Dove Cameron has released a heartfelt single, We Go Down Together, featuring soulful singer Khalid. It’s Valentine’s Day so we’re here to remind you of one of the last week’s most exciting releases. Cameron’s new track is an enchanting ballad that explores the intense connections humans form in their romantic and platonic relationships and how deeply we can love one another. Co-written by Cameron, Khalid, Ryan Daly, Riley McDonough and Connor McDonough, the collaboration ties the former Disney star’s pop prowess and Khalid’s signature smooth vocals into their personal new track. Both…

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