NLE Choppa continues to rile up social media along with his music and antics. A lately shared {photograph} of the 21-year-old Memphis native kissing his reflection within the mirror ignited on-line discourse.
“I Am Self Love, ALL PRAISES,” NLE Choppa wrote because the caption for the self-smooching image uploaded to the X platform. One consumer took concern with Choppa’s publish.
“However after I stated he be gay-baiting,” the @boywiththelooks account tweeted on Monday (April 29). The time period “gay-baiting” refers to when a non-gay entertainer makes use of same-sex themes to draw an LGBTQ+ viewers.
In response to the criticism, Choppa tweeted, “So none of y’all kissed y’all self within the mirror earlier than? We [are] counting childhood too. [face with tears of joy emoji] [thinking face emoji].”
Whereas some criticizers declare NLE Choppa performs into homoeroticism for consideration, he additionally continually faces rumors of being gay or bisexual. For instance, the debut of his “S### Me Out 2” single on the Rolling Loud California competition in March led to questions on his sexuality.
The Cottonwood 2 album creator has repeatedly denied being a part of the LGBTQ+ group. After getting accused of being homosexual in 2022, Choppa insisted he isn’t sexually drawn to males.
“At the beginning I like myself and I’m comfy sufficient in my pores and skin to point out the wonder God blessed me with. Secondly, I LOVE all so I don’t thoughts attracting each genders, however most significantly my sexual choice is girls. Please cease attempting to make me one thing I’m not,” NLE Choppa declared.