Destin Conrad owns Gay Times issue 564 cover lensed by Ryd Der—R&B’s bold queer voice claiming space in Black music’s renaissance. From Vine comedy king to “Submissive” Grammy-nominated crooner, Tampa-born Brooklyn resident pens love songs for gay boys that hit like church hymns. Ryd Der captures his swag unfiltered: therapy-through-lyrics, situationship confessions, video vixen glow in Lil Nas X visuals.
Destin Conrad flipped imposter syndrome into sold-out tours, church-bred falsetto into “Nosebleed” yearning anthems. Queer R&B heir to pioneers, he surrendered to the unknown—power in submission over fragile dominance. Gay Times sits him down spilling debut album blueprints, queer rep urgency, why fans wearing his merch moves him to tears.
BIPOC queer artists, Destin proves you don’t hide your gayness—you weaponize it. From Tampa roots to global stages, his lane carves room for unapologetic love stories we been needing. Black queer boys: this your soundtrack. Drop fave tracks below!
