Charlie Puth. (JC Olivera/Variety, via Getty Images)
With the Super Bowl underway today (Sunday, February 8th), we take a look back at Charlie Puth’s response to the “queerbaiting” accusation.
The “We Don’t Talk Anymore” singer, 34, sings the national anthem at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., with performances from Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones, Green Day, and of course, Bad Bunny.
Known for songs such as “Attention,” “Left and Right” and “Loser,” Puth has frequently appeared on the pop charts since 2009, collaborating with artists such as Little Mix, Meghan Trainor and Selena Gomez.
As such, Puth’s music has always been in touch with the queer community. Puth has upped his profile in recent years by sharing some pretty cheeky (pun intended) Instagram photos and TikToks. While some welcomed it, others accused the singer-songwriter of “queerbaiting.”
This term refers to making someone or something appear to be queer without realizing that they are actually queer.
We discuss and make videos about thirst traps GQ In 2022, Puth explained about life after the breakup: “I’m so excited. Always, always.” He further added, “Gym sessions are expensive in LA!” Few people were the first to flaunt their bodies online for reasons of flaunting.
Puth insisted he didn’t want to be “against anyone” and talked about using queer culture as inspiration. The singer said “Loser” from his album charlieis one such example, which was inspired by observing queer people dancing to Madonna.
“I think LGBTQ+ culture is ahead of its time in every way, culturally, sonically, musically. When I had a song in the studio that wasn’t perfect, I was alone and I saw everyone having a good time and I literally heard another song in my head,” Puth told GQ. He added: “I rearranged everything. I drove back to the studio. I was so inspired.”
The singer-songwriter also talked about how Madonna’s “Into the Groove” inspired his song “There’s a First Time for Everything.” he said: [recapture] The feeling it gave people when they first heard that song in 1985. I was just thinking of a lot of scenarios where I could play music in the background. ”
Puth is also not the first person to have to deal with accusations of “queerbaiting.” Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, and Kit Connor have all faced accusations of “queerbaiting,” and the wave of pressure led to Connor coming out publicly.
fierce rivalry‘s Connor Storey and Hudson Williams recently faced similar claims. In response to them, Mr. Williams said: deadline It’s part of the “nature of celebrity” and he had to “let go” of people making assumptions about him.
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