In New Rolling Stone Interview, Janelle Monáe Comes Out

Singer Janelle Mon�e has come out in a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine.

The "I Like That" singer's sexuality has long been speculated, especially as of late with the rollout of her new album, which features rumored girlfriend, "Westworld" actress Tessa Thompson. When speaking with Rolling Stone, Mon�e confessed she's been in relationships with both men and women and identifies with aspects of pansexuality, bisexuality and called herself a queer woman.

"I'm open to learning more about who I am," the "Moonlight" actress said in the interview.

"Being a queer black woman in America," she says, taking a breath as she comes out, "someone who has been in relationships with both men and women - I consider myself to be a free-ass motherfucker."

According to Rolling Stone, Mon�e initially identified as bisexual but clarified: "[B]ut then later I read about pansexuality and was like, 'Oh, these are things that I identify with too.'"

The magazine notes the 32-year-old singer has often avoided questions about her sexuality, saying she "only dates androids" when asked about her personal life. Nevertheless, Mon�e told Rolling Stone that she's been clear about her sexuality in her music.

"If you listen to my albums, it's there," she says. She cites "Mushrooms & Roses" and "Q.U.E.E.N.," two songs that reference a character named Mary as an object of affection. In the 45-minute film accompanying Dirty Computer, "Mary Apple" is the name given to female "dirty computers" taken captive and stripped of their real names, one of whom is played by Tessa Thompson... The original title of "Q.U.E.E.N.," she notes, was "Q.U.E.E.R.," and you can still hear the word on the track's background harmonies.

When asked about the rumors if she's dating Thompson, Mon�e said she won't be discussing her dating life. Nevertheless, she did offer a moving quote for LGBTQ youth.

"I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for just being their unique selves, to know that I see you," she told Rolling Stone. "This album is for you. Be proud."

Click here to read the full Mon�e Rolling Stone interview.

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