By Alex Hawgood — 2019
The reality-show star says he’s living with H.I.V., and speaks about being an addict and a sexual abuse survivor.
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The ever-viral artist discusses his meteoric rise and the pressures of being a Black gay musician on a global stage.
But being your authentic self is now more important than ever.
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