I know nothing about the 'hip-hop' music or this rapper but I applaud him for speaking out for the LGBTQ community.
billboard @billboard 3h3 hours ago
Kid Cudi says hip-hop community is "least outspoken" on gay rights, Ty Dolla $ign agrees blbrd.cm/Mj5WBN
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Kid Cudi Says Hip-Hop Community Is 'Least Outspoken' on Gay Rights, Ty Dolla $ign Agrees
6/14/2016 by Adelle Platon
Following the horrific shootings at Orlando gay nightclub Pulse, musicians across genres have been offering their condolences, prayers for peace and thoughts on gay rights. Rapper/actor Kid Cudi took to his timeline to get a few tweets off his chest.
"My heart and prayers go out to the LGBT community and everyone affected by this tragedy. Really upset today," he tweeted on Sunday (June 12). "I wish there was more I could do than tweet, build awareness and donate money. Thats not enough. Not for me."
"The Hip Hop community is the least outspoken about gay rights and Ima go out my way to change that," Cudi continued, even prompting those who take issue with gay rights to unfollow him. Rapper/singer/songwriter Ty Dolla $ign also tweeted his co-sign. "What Cudi said [----]," wrote Ty. (Billboard has reached out to reps for Kid Cudi and Ty Dolla $ign for additional comment.)
A gunman killed 49 people and wounded 53 more at the LGBT club early Sunday morning, making it the worst mass shooting in American history.
Despite calling out some haters, Cudi shared a positive note. "Wanna say its really awesome to see so many people have my back when I speak my heart," he tweeted, before RT-ing a link for donations to a GoFundMe for one of the shooting victims. "Love to all who are in need of it today."
(His tweets)
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
My heart and prayers go out to the LGBT community and everyone affected by this tragedy. Really upset today.
3:01 PM - 12 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
I wish there was more I could do than tweet, build awareness and donate money. Thats not enough. Not for me.
3:03 PM - 12 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
IF YOU ARE AN INSECURE HOMOPHOBE AND HAVE A ISSUE WITH GAYS AND EQUALITY, UNFOLLOW ME NOW. THANK YOU
3:42 PM - 12 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
The Hip Hop community is the least outspoken about gay rights and Ima go out my way to change that.
4:15 PM - 12 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
I fucks with you for this Ty! Mad love fam keep crushin'!
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4:17 PM - 12 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
Wanna say its really awesome to see so many people have my back when I speak my heart. Love to all who are in need of it today.
1:43 PM - 13 Jun 2016
The Chosen One ✔ @kidcudi
Everyone please take the time to watch this video.
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7:37 PM - 13 Jun 2016