Rapper NLE Choppa sparks confusion with ‘coming out’ announcement on social media

Rapper NLE Choppa confused fans with a ‘coming out’ announcement on social media

Rapper NLE Choppa left fans puzzled after announcing he was "coming out" in a cryptic social media post. On September 5, Choppa shared two zoomed-in mirror selfies on X/Twitter, captioning them with “I’m coming out.” The post, viewed over 15 million times, quickly sparked speculation among fans, leading to a spike in searches for “NLE Choppa gay.” However, the rapper did not provide any further details or context for the announcement.

The phrase “coming out” is traditionally associated with individuals revealing their sexual or gender identity, but some fans doubted that Choppa was using it in this context. Responses to the post varied, with one user commenting, “Boy, u is not gay,” while another criticized it as “hard-core gay baiting.” Others speculated that the post was part of a promotional strategy for new music.

NLE Choppa, whose real name is Bryson LaShun Potts, rose to fame in 2019 with his single “Shotta Flow.” The Memphis-born rapper has two children and has been vocal about the impact of fatherhood on his life, describing his daughter’s birth as life-changing. Despite the confusion surrounding his recent post, NLE Choppa has shown support for the LGBTQ+ community, performing at Atlanta Black Pride and thanking LGBTQ+ fans for their support. He previously tweeted, “My music for all, we do no discrimination.”

The rapper has not yet clarified his recent statement, leaving fans waiting for further explanation.