Whew. One thing about Billy Porter, he’s going to tell it exactly how he sees it, with no filter and no apologies. And he did just that while hitting the carpet at the Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles last night.
While on the carpet, we asked several stars whether they think it’s possible to separate the artist from the music, especially as more and more talented entertainers find themselves at the center of controversy. For Porter, who is an artist himself, the answer was clear. He broke down why that separation simply doesn’t work for him.
Speaking candidly and staying true to who he is, Porter made it clear that compromising his values isn’t an option. As he put it, “I don’t know how to do anything else.” When the conversation turned to controversial rapper Nicki Minaj—who has had fans divided since openly aligning herself with MAGA—Porter made it loud and clear that he does not support her. He doubled down on his stance that he cannot separate the music from the artist, adding, “F her.” But that wasn’t all the passionate entertainer had to say:
“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” Porter then belted out another “fu*****kkkk herrrrr.” He added, “and all of them! shame!” He concluded by making it very clear, “NO! the answer is no.”
More On Nicki Minaj:
Nicki Minaj has been making headlines for weeks now, and not for her classic hit records or any new music, but for her loud support of President Donald Trump.
While everyone is entitled to back whoever they choose politically, many fans were left deeply disappointed after Minaj declared herself Donald Trump’s “number one fan.”
We also caught up with more incredible stars on the Black Music Collective carpet. Be sure to check out our Grammy Week coverage for more.
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