The Pink Elephant

Today, international Latin pop star Ricky Martin FINALLY came out of the closet admitting that he's gay. As if we weren't tipped off by the adoption of twin boys who were born via a surrogate mother, or his impeccable style, charming good looks and lack of a long-time female companion. Yep, Ricky is finally out and I couldn't be happier for the man. As he says he's "fortunate" to be who he is and live the life he does. Honestly, who wouldn't want to be Ricky Martin! He's got it all! Fame, fortune, kids, throngs of women.....and men who throw themselves at him. But what about the musical artists who have not yet reached Ricky's life peace? The one's still trapped in the glass closet. This blog is for them, the other pink elephants:

Flo Rida

Flo Rida is "homothug" 100% The hyper masculine persona, the infectious pop/dance music, the color coordination and the grooming...how can he NOT be gay?! Ja Rule...who?

Alicia Keys

Coveted as the top lesbian trophy wife for nearly a decade...A. Keys' androgynous beginnings helped fuel her rumor mill. From AG to Femme, she's come a long way, and man oh man is she sexy! She's not fooling me with this whole "Swizz Beatz" thing, or Common.


Queen Latifah

I love me some Queen Latifah. Cool, calm, sophisticated, funny, tough, caring....never lands a man in any of her films....yep, I think she qualifies! lol. While she was every Studs role model in Set It Off, the Queen has since matured into a PowerLesbian, one of the highest positions a gay woman can attain in entertainment. Keep it up Queen, you're an inspiration to thick lesbian women everywhere.

Tyler Perry

Its clear that Mr. Perry's sensitivity to family issues of abuse, poverty, and faith has given him the tools to empower Black religious gays all over. You can tell he's paid attention to the world around him, and is always at an internal struggle with God and the flesh. I applaud you're abilities to tackle tough issues Mr. Perry, but please show God-fearing Christians that's its okay to be who you are....no exceptions!

Now, I'm not saying that the above mentioned artists are in fact, gay. I'm simply stating my opinions as a gay person. I've been deep in the lifestyle for years now, and when your gaydar goes off you listen. A large part of me wishes some of these uber talentened and influential people were gay (excluding Flo Rida). It would show America, and various minority communities, that it doesn't matter who you love or how you live your life, as long as its the life you want to live. Life is too short to be continuously judged and degraded based on concepts that one cannot change.

"Life is too short to live closed up, guarding what you say,''--Ricky Martin