Visibility for LGBTQ+ Couples in “All Night” When the Supreme Court finally did rule in favor of same-sex marriage, Beyoncé even created a short LGBTQ-themed version of her “7/11” video to celebrate with her fans. Years before it became the law of the land, Beyoncé was an outspoken advocate for marriage equality, taking multiple opportunities to share her support. She’s shown out-and-out love for R&B star Frank Ocean as well, whom she has worked with twice (on her song “Superpower” and his track “Pink + White”) and who she openly supported after he publicly came out as bisexual. Beyoncé also featured the voices of queer stars Big Freedia and Messy Mya on “Formation” (though there was some legal drama with the late entertainer’s estate). “It was awesome, that someone of her caliber appreciated what I was doing,” he said. Singer-songwriter MNEK worked with Queen Bey on her track “Hold Up” and told Pitchfork that working with the superstar was a stamp of validation. The singer has worked with and uplifted several queer artists. “Not worrying about satisfying or becoming what other people think you’re supposed to be, that’s like the ultimate dream.”īeyoncé’s support does not stop with her fans. “The amount of confidence and fearlessness it takes to do what maybe is not what your parents expect you to do or what society may think is different - to be brave and be different and to be yourself - is just so beautiful,” she said. In a 2011 interview with Pride Source, the superstar acknowledged the difficulty of coming out and said that she was in awe of her gay fans.
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“Never too late,” she wrote in the video caption. A post shared by Beyoncé on at 10:35am PDT