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Khalid is closing out 2024 by releasing singles with three of essentially the most distinguished ladies in music: Chlöe, Ayra Starr, and Normani. Sadly, the “Discuss” artist’s rollout was preceded by him being outed as homosexual by an ex-lover.
With that got here social media customers speculating that he staged the outing to advertise his upcoming music releases. Nevertheless, on Tuesday (Dec. 3), Khalid took to X, previously referred to as Twitter, to clear the air, as he had performed earlier than when his sexuality was revealed. “A few of y’all are delusional,” the musician wrote. “A number of of y’all are giving me an excessive amount of credit score, like I promise y’all… I’d by no means strive that onerous to give you a scheme. It ain’t that deep.”
On Sunday (Dec. 1), Khalid introduced “PERSONAL” with Normani. The file, slated to drop on Friday (Dec. 6), will mark their first collectively since 2018’s “Love Lies.” He then shared that “Make It Up To You” and “MIA” that includes Ayra Starr and Chlöe would even be approaching the identical day.
Contemplating all three ladies launched tasks of their very own — DOPAMINE, The Yr I Turned 21, and Bother in Paradise, the three-pack might presumably make its solution to the deluxe model of Khalid’s Honest. Throughout its 16 tracks, he teamed up with Arlo Parks on “Breathe,” with different standout cuts being “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me” and “Heatstroke.”
“That is the one I’ve been ready 5 years to place out, and that is the one filled with music that I’ve been harboring over the previous half-decade for the right second, and no second is extra excellent,” Khalid instructed Billboard concerning the physique of labor. It notably debuted at No. 43 on the 200 chart, solely 9 positions beneath 2021’s Scenic Drive (The Tape).
Because it pertains to Khalid’s sexuality, his ex, Hugo Almonte, apologized in a press release on Instagram. “I perceive why individuals are upset, and I take full accountability for my actions. I made a mistake — a severe one,” he stated.