@nathanramospark: Benson Boone and the colonization of queerness. Harry styles opened up this idea that you can use gender and queerness as a tool for profit and now we have benson Boone who may even be actively using queerness to hurt queer people. #bensonboone #queer #harrystyles #pop #billboard #colonization

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sorrynotsorry2303
sorrynotsorry2303 :
Funny how people are quick to question Harry as if he is doing something to profit, always claiming stuff like he is not “open enough”, he is “playing with the unknown” but then turn around and celebrate Freddie Mercury as a queer icon (sure he was), but he NEVER publicly talked about being in a queer relationship or shared anything about his identity while he was alive. Everything we know came out after his death, through others. And that was his right, but why is this wrong with Harry and wasn’t with Freddie?! Harry has said clearly that he identifies as “unlabeled” — not for image, but as an honest expression of self. His music reflects that. From “Medicine” (where he sings about being with boys and girls), to “Lights Up” (released on National Coming Out Day), to “She” (a track exploring gender and desire), his lyrics show a deep and evolving journey. He’s not performing. He’s being real. And say that he doesn’t stand for anything?! Like…WHAAAT?! And it’s not just about the music — Harry acts on what he believes. He’s marched in protests, donates to LGBTQ+ organizations, helps fans come out at his shows, and uses his platform to speak up for inclusion and acceptance. Treat People With Kindness isn’t just a phrase — it’s something he lives. His concerts are safe, welcoming spaces filled with pride and love. So no — Harry is not putting on a costume. He’s not chasing attention. He’s living authentically and using his voice to uplift others. That’s very different from someone like Benson Boone — who borrows queer-coded fashion and aesthetics, but has never publicly shown support for the LGBTQ+ community or acknowledged the cultural roots of what he’s mimicking. It’s not about policing identity — it’s about recognizing intent and action. Harry Styles isn’t the issue. He’s part of the progress.
2025-05-26 12:47:46
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cherrybisous
Seraphine🫐 :
Harry is as far as we know unlabeled, he doesn’t need to justify his place in the queer community to anyone. I’m so sick and tired of some of y’all behaving like you get a say about his sexuality when he’s expressed what he feels comfortable with since he was a teenager and is a HUGE supporter of the queer community.
2025-05-28 16:25:54
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funrob1998
🌟FunRob🌟 :
Benson Boone gives beautiful gowns but the gowns aren’t even beautiful!
2025-05-25 09:50:01
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pianogoth
pianogoth :
just look at his new album cover it gives off republican christian music
2025-05-26 16:22:06
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whatever235.8
Badlands987 :
Dare I say a lot of people’s favorite artists also do this. Intentionally bait their fans to think they are a sexuality that they are not. I’ve seen many artists clarify in 1 tweet. Don’t let ambiguous artists foo you!
2025-05-26 02:30:11
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georgerivard
George Rivard :
It’s like one pink was black baiting in the early 2000s
2025-05-25 22:05:49
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jenyacassidy
jenyacassidy :
maybe younger people are less rigid in how they dress?
2025-05-26 06:26:25
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selectionbias544
selctionbias :
There is this singer here on TikTok who - it is my understanding - cosplays a queer country singer named "Dixon Dallas" - I love his very explicit songs but I feel all this about it too
2025-05-25 14:20:52
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willlecter7
User194752027574 :
Amen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
2025-05-26 01:21:38
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jackpuddinginc
jackpuddinginc :
👏👏👏👏
2025-05-25 19:15:24
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izzy03609
Izzy0 :
"The worst kind of person is someone who makes you feel bad, dumb, or stupid for being excited about something". - Taylor Swift
2025-05-26 03:02:10
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braindeadbasil
Dean Young :
Harry Styles is problematic too. He is straight and he uses queerness to advance his career
2025-05-26 03:04:52
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gimme_mari
gimmarites :
I hate that celebrities lately have been doing this!!! Fans take pride in their idol getting “gay allegations” 😭
2025-05-25 13:59:11
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greyshirtandtie
Grey Shirt & Tie :
This is the dumbest conversation. Jumpsuits aren’t queer. They are 70s and even 80s. Many many male performers wore jumpsuits who weren’t queer and Freddy Mercury was never openly queer. Harry styles very rarely wore jumpsuits. It’s ok to not like benson Boone but this is not a legitimate argument. Queerness does not sell. There’s a handful of popular queer artists. It’s not a helpful marketing strategy
2025-05-25 18:19:00
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mikkeloso
Oso :
Chappell Roan is queer and does nothing for the LGBT community either. Not defending Boone, just adding Roan to the list.
2025-05-27 14:44:07
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im.vivi3n
im.vivi3n :
YOU DONT HAVE TO STAND FOR ANYTHING GO OFF
2025-05-25 19:12:05
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