"This is huge for the community of rappers": Fans praise NLE Choppa as he's set to perform at Black Pride in Atlanta

NLE Choppa recently grabbed a lot of attention on social media after he confirmed to perform at the Black Pride Weekend on September 8, 2024. The performance is scheduled to happen in Atlanta and the rapper shared a clip on his Instagram page to reveal the same on August 30. The caption of the video reads:

"Atlanta Black Pride September 1st Im Live in Performance. The Bank 3120 Donald Lee Hollowell PKWY NW, Atlanta, GA 30318."

Choppa said in the video that he would like to address his love and attraction towards the LGBTQ community by appearing at the Black Pride Weekend. He even expressed gratitude towards the fans who praised his work in the single Sl*t Me Out 2, saying that he would like to pay back for the response they gave to the song.

NLE Choppa also stated:

"If you're a person that had something to say about me these last six months regarding if I'm gay or if I'm a f-bomb or if I'm this or if I'm that, well, this might make you a little bit more madder, or make you more infatuated, when trying to come to a conclusion of who I am."

The initiative taken by Choppa was praised by the public on different social media platforms. Netizens specifically took to the comments section of a post shared by Pop Crave on X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. The post also included a poster of the upcoming performance and one of the users wrote:

"This is huge for the community of rappers because we all know how they normally are."

People stated that NLE Choppa deserves respect for what he is doing and it is going to leave a positive impact on his career.

"Y'all please respect this man he doing this outta the kindness of his heart let's not make him uncomfortable and do too much", a user wrote.

"Looks like the streams are about to hit a whole new level of lit", another user wrote.

"Wow he deserves some respect for that", a third user wrote.

Users also spoke up on how the performance could be useful for the LGBTQ community.

"Supporting diversity and inclusion through music is a powerful way to bring communities together", a reaction reads.

"His statement underscores his appreciation for the audience's support and his commitment to celebrating diversity through his music", another reaction reads.

"He real for that. Atleast they know his support not fake", a third reaction reads.

Netizens continued appreciating Choppa in the comments section.

"I'm sure it will be a great show!", a user stated.

"Literally the only straight male rapper we love", another user stated.

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NLE Choppa expresses support towards the LGBTQ community in another interview

Also known as Bryson LaShun Potts, his fans showered a lot of love for him as soon as he announced a performance at the Black Pride Weekend. While this step has recognized his support towards the LGBTQ community, he addressed the same during an interview on The Zach Sang Show last month.

The response came after his single Sl*t Me Out 2 was criticized by homophobics in April this year for featuring gay lyrics. While speaking to Zach Sang on August 20, NLE Choppa stated that everything needs to be handled with love. He further stated:

"I'm a free thinker. You do what you do, it's cool, man. I support you in whatever you do because I know how it feels to not be supported when you're just doing what you feel is best for you. It's just like racism."

Notably, when NLE Choppa was criticized for Sl*t Me Out 2, he replied with a tweet on April 12, 2024, and wrote:

"I understand me being in love with myself as a blackman as so rare to the point some people try putting the homosexual jacket on my name but with all due respect I love all, but my intimacy lies with women only."

NLE Choppa also praised the LGBTQ community for their response to the single, adding that he creates music for everyone without any discrimination.