Prince gay

His admirers followed every flashy orgasm, extending his purple reign over several heated decades of fun and furor. The fluid electricity of his persona galvanized our puritanical country while celebrating the fabulous freak, the defiant outsider, and the dark dandy.

Controversy, Part 2: Am I Straight or Gay?

The state of denial was followed by his parents insisting on finding a "cure" for his sexuality. In the next four years, Gohil claims that his parents took him to a host of medical practitioners and spiritual guides, "They approached doctors to operate on my brain to make me straight and subjected me to electroshock treatments.

Prince George 'gay icon' article branded 'sick'

Holland argues, he helped to create. Whether or not he intended to do so is ultimately beside the point; queer audiences got the message and responded in kind. Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email…. Prince made us ask ourselves questions.

Why Prince Was an LGBTQ Hero—And a Nightmare