Twitter conspiracy theory thinks Adele and Sam Smith are the same person

a video of ‘Hello’ slowed down on a turntable is raising eyebrows

Published

8 years ago

February 8, 2018

Sam Smith (Image courtesy of Instagram)

Adele and Sam Smith are both Brits known for their powerful, blue-eyed soul ballads and wracking up Grammy awards but a conspiracy theory believes they might be the same person.

Twitter user @Jesse21Valona posted a video of Adele’s “Hello” playing on a turntable and slowed the song down to show that he thinks Adele’s voice sounds similar to Smith’s.

Did you know that when you slow down Adele it’s actually Sam Smith pic.twitter.com/SysXOoQgZY

— jesse (@jesse21valona) February 5, 2018

He posted another video of “Million Years Ago” by Adele slowed down to show the similarity to Smith.

Example B pic.twitter.com/OjYxKsqJx0

— jesse (@jesse21valona) February 7, 2018

Some people marveled at the coincidence while others couldn’t help but joke that the two singers have never been seen together.

All imma say is I’ve never seen both of them at the same place at once https://t.co/mj3gwgsB3J

— nelly (@nellychillin) February 6, 2018

It all adds up. I just googled to find a picture of them together. There is non! pic.twitter.com/GcWXb1fme1

— Mubzy (@Mubzy) February 6, 2018

As soon as my brain recognises his voice…… pic.twitter.com/kbpVSEiOnW

— eretria (@Shyyywah) February 6, 2018

Adele and Sam Smith are never out at the same time.. they’re not slick pic.twitter.com/pfnTjX4dlU

— ✨ (@YeIIowbang) January 29, 2018

There ain’t no pics together so you have a valid argument pic.twitter.com/INpJbqXeaE

— Joshua Grimes (@_joshgrimes_) February 6, 2018

Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

Published

23 hours ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.

There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.

Out & About

NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade

Local queer journalists celebrate Pride

Published

23 hours ago

June 5, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Washington Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday

Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery

Published

24 hours ago

June 5, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

The 14th annual DC Front Runners' Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.

Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.

The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.