On October 21st, speaking with Angela Yee and co host on her Lip service podcast, early into the interview the conversation segwayed when Yee pushed the conversation further when she asked "what if a dude sucks a dick once, does that make him gay?" And of course candidly stating, " He sucked dick once, right? Then, he's like I'm not sure if I liked it or not. Let me try it again," and upon not liking it, "it doesn't mean he's gay... the art of being gay is being gay. It's a continuious state of being." Naturally the star was met with mixed reaction afterward, sparking an ongoing debate.
Tank, like many other Black male celebrities, read more here, is helping to change and improve the conversation surrounding homosexuality. Exploring ones sexuality, no matter the age, and engaging in a sexual act with someone of the same sex doesn't eternally etch one's sexuality into stone. Sexuality is fluid and there should be no shame or stigma engaging in something to decide if it's something you like. Challegnging the stigma of black sexuality has been an ongoing fight. The subject has also been touched on through other outlets such as Issa Rae's series Insecure.
Furthering the conversation only helps to end the stigma once and for all, and that only helps makes the world a better and less judgemental place.
Furthering the conversation only helps to end the stigma once and for all, and that only helps makes the world a better and less judgemental place.
