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GRiZ's Heartfelt Pride Message: "We Love U!!"
24 Jun
Summary
- GRiZ publicly came out as gay in 2017.
- He advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and continuous advocacy.
- He donated to The Center on Colfax in Denver.
As Pride Month unfolds, electronic music producer GRiZ has shared a heartfelt message to his LGBTQIA+ family, expressing his love for being gay and acknowledging the long journey to self-acceptance.
GRiZ, who publicly came out in 2017, reflected on finding his community and the importance of acceptance. He extended warmth to those celebrating their first Pride while being out, and assured those still on their journey that their time will come.
He highlighted the sacrifices of those who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, stressing that the work for equality is ongoing and requires continued advocacy through political action, existence, and allyship. GRiZ affirmed that 'being gay is cool' and created a safe space within his own events for the LGBTQIA+ community.
In solidarity, GRiZ announced a donation to The Center on Colfax in Denver, which supports the LGBTQ+ community in the Rocky Mountain region. He also mentioned upcoming performances at Electric Forest in Michigan on June 26 and June 28.
