Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan
Came out on YouTube at 18, before he had a record deal.
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Gay Pop Singers Making the Best Music Right Now
Pop has never been more openly queer. These are the gay, lesbian and trans pop singers doing it without euphemism, and where to start with each of them.
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Troye Sivan pairs direct queer desire with polished dance-pop. Start with Rush for the club, then My My My! for a rush of romantic confidence.
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan
A Missouri town of 4,000 to a No.1 about West Hollywood.
Camp dance-popChappell Roan makes theatrical pop that leaves room for both queer joy and complicated feelings. Pink Pony Club celebrates belonging, while Good Luck, Babe! takes a sharper look at denial.
Kim Petras
Kim Petras
The first openly trans artist to top the Hot 100.
HyperpopKim Petras moves between glossy pop and high-drama club music. Her Sam Smith collaboration Unholy reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2023 Grammys.
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black
From "Friday" punchline to hyperpop's best comeback.
HyperpopRebecca Black brings electronic pop well beyond the song that first made her famous. Try Crumbs and Sick to My Stomach for the more vulnerable and adventurous artist she has become.
MNEK
MNEK
Wrote for Beyoncé before most people knew his name.
Dance-popMNEK brings a songwriter’s ear for a hook and a powerful voice to pop and R&B. Tongue is a compelling solo introduction, while Head & Heart with Joel Corry puts that voice on a dance-floor favorite.
Your music questions
Who are the biggest gay pop singers?
Troye Sivan and Chappell Roan are two of the most visible openly gay and lesbian pop singers. Our broader LGBTQ+ selection also includes Kim Petras, Rebecca Black and MNEK.
Which pop stars are openly gay?
Troye Sivan and MNEK have spoken publicly about being gay, and Chappell Roan identifies as a lesbian. LGBTQ+ is an umbrella, not a claim that every musician on this page uses the same identity label.
Are there any trans pop singers?
Yes, Kim Petras is a trans pop singer with a No. 1 hit and a Grammy for Unholy. Start with her profile for listening links and an introduction to her music.