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Amber Rose claps back at trolls who called her son gay for liking Taylor Swift
the model’s five-year-old son is a huge Swiftie
Amber Rose (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube.)
Amber Rose slammed critics who called her son gay for liking Taylor Swift in a passionate Instagram Story.
Rose posted a video surprising her five-year-old son Sebastian with tickets to Swift’s “Reputation” tour. Sebastian, who is a huge fan of the singer, was thrilled saying “Oh, my God. She sent me a letter. Taylor sent me these.”
Some people commented on the video that her son was gay because he’s a Swift fan. One person tagged rapper Wiz Khalifa, Sebastian’s father, in the video writing “get your son before his mom turns him gay.”
The 34-year-old model hit back at the trolls and explained that taste in music doesn’t determine sexuality.
“Shout out out to all the hyper masculine men and ignorant dumb ass women that will call a five-year-old gay for liking Taylor Swift,” Rose writes. “This is why young kids kill themselves. And this is also why our society is so f—ked up. Liking a certain type of music will not make you ‘pick’ your sexuality you dumb f—k. P.S. my son just got accepted into the most prestigious private school in Los Angeles because he’s smart as f—k and creative as f—k like his parents.”
“He also has more money in his bank account than any of you trolls could ever imagine Lol,” Rose continued. “Let’s do better for the next generation people. Grow the f—k up and teach ur kids to love and not hate.”
Rose closed out the posts saying that she will support her son regardless of his sexuality.
“P.S.S. Regardless if he’s gay or straight when he gets older he will be around the most amazing loving people that will support him no matter what,” Rose writes.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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