Khalid is asserting his agency over the rumors being spread about him by telling his side of the story.
The 26-year-old singer’s ex-boyfriend, Hugo Almonte, took to X to reveal his past relationships.
Almonte publicly outed Khaled, who had never openly commented on his gender identity.
Responding to the uproar on social media, lovely The hitmaker said in a video, “I just wanted to come here and address some things so we can put it all in the past, I know I don’t have to. But I feel like it’s important. I want to talk about my situation.
“I’ve never taken a day of cocaine in my life,” Khaled told fans, referring to Almonte’s allegation in a now-deleted post by “one of your favorite gay R&B singers.” Offered him pink cocaine.
gave Young Dumb and Broke The singer then denied another claim that he pays people to be with him, saying, “I’ve never paid anyone to be with me. I’ve never paid anyone to be in a relationship with me. Not paid for.
In the video, Khalid also revealed that he dated Almonte “four to five years ago” and hasn’t spoken to her since.
“It’s been a little bit motivating to see some of the comments – not that it’s a running narrative or anything like that – but it’s been motivating to see some of the comments from people who are painting me like I’m just a manipulator. It’s just crazy about abuse stories.”
gave location The singer added that it’s “disappointing” to see the claims and that’s why he had to address her to put them behind her.
“I’m not going to run around like I’m upset. I’ve never said I’m not upset about anything. It’s very upsetting.”
He concluded by saying that this shouldn’t have happened before his new music came out and “I don’t need a publicity stunt for attention. That’s not my vibe.”