Gay male artist

While many artists are celebrated for their allyship, this list highlights the queer musical talents that are carving out space for themselves and creating art that helps the LGBTQIA+ community feel seen and heard in an industry that often leaves them behind.

Truly, no other male artist has garnered more space on this lesbian website than Lambert. It tells the story of someone who has come into himself and is ready to level up in life (and in love). But it was “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” from Martin’s first English album, Ricky Martin (1999) that made him a household name worldwide and catapulted him into superstardom.

Their song “Stupid” with Yung Baby Tate took the app by storm after everyone started using it as a sound, leading to a gold certification in 2020. She describes her sexuality as fluid and uses her platform to advocate against trans-exclusionary ideologies, as in her recent single, “Germ,” which is targeted at TERFs: ““Girl listen up / You’re not radical / Exclusionary, regressive, misogynist / Germ!

With a successful career spanning over six decades, he is considered one of the best gay singers ever.

Coming out publicly in 1992 during an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine marked a pivotal moment for Elton John’s journey and for LGBTQ+ representation within the music industry.

He broke barriers and paved paths for other artists to embrace their sexuality openly.

In addition to being an internationally acclaimed artist, Elton John is known widely for his advocacy work within the LGBTQ+ community.

3. Ricky Martin

A name that resonates with Latin music and LGBT rights, Ricky Martin is an icon in every sense of the word.

His brash flow and lyrical confidence belie his young age, yet the 20-year-old rapper-singer is making quick work of the charts, and he’s just getting started. Troye’s soulful vocals and unapologetic representation of queer identity earned him widespread acclaim.

Troye’s advocacy for LGBTQ+ visibility in the music industry inspires and creates a more inclusive world for queer individuals globally.

10. Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert, born on January 29, 1982, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who has significantly impacted the music industry.

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He was a gender-bending bisexual legend. Music has always been a powerful medium for expression, and over the years, numerous gay musicians have made an indelible impact on the industry. He is widely regarded as one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with his chart-topping hits capturing the hearts of music fans worldwide.

But beyond his musical success, George Michael holds a special place in LGBTQ+ history as an openly gay artist who fearlessly embraced his identity.

In 1998, George Michael made headlines when he publicly came out as gay, becoming a powerful symbol of queer pride and visibility.

Pick an euphemism for “the best to ever do it” when talking about queer music, and they will still be at the top of that list. Inspired by early 2000s millennium pop, fans can fall right into Peach’s dreamy tunes about the girl she loves.

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Towa Bird

“Throw your lasso / Come and catch me babe / I’m Indiana jones / You’re my last crusade,” Towa Bird sings with the bravado of a seasoned rock star on her debut single “Wild Heart.” Bird might be newer to the music scene, but with “Wild Heart,” she’s already proven her chops with the guitar are no joke.

He has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ representation in the music industry and is considered one of the most iconic vocalists in metal history.

In his autobiography “Confess,” he delves into his journey with his sexuality and the torment he faced. There’s nothing casual about her and that’s why we’re obsessed. She released her third studio album in 2024 and is dating actress Lily Rose-Depp.

One of the biggest and most explosive talents of the last few years, the Ghanian-American singer-songwriter’s music fuses pop, R&B, afrobeats andalté.

This English singer-songwriter has five studio albums and a lot of hits under her belt and is known for her specific blend of pop, alternative and rock music, and for her feminist political activism.

Scroll through our list and vote for your favorite LGBTQ+ musicians. After building up a fanbase on TikTok, Peach dropped her debut EP Manic Dream Pixie, in 2023, showcasing her campy sensibility but serious songcraft. The Brooklyn-based rapper is here to change what the hip-hop industry looks like and is unafraid to get political in her music.

“His distinctive baritone voice, his ability to extend his three-octave vocal range with a variety of vibrato and distortion techniques, his strutting, seductive showmanship and his ability to connect with his audience made him one of the most thrilling rock performers of all time,” writes the Legacy Project Chicago.

Queer Swamp Princess Doechii first broke out on TikTok, with her track “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake,” making history in 2022 as the first female rapper to sign with Top Dawg Entertainment.

Always hoping for the best, taking what life throws at you, and trying to find the sweetness in it all.

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