So is he or isn’t he?
After rumors swirled that Asher Roth was going to come out on E! News this week, the “I Love College” rapper has issued an official statement to set the record straight — literally:
“I hate to disappoint and take away the entertainment of it all but I am straight, not gay. It’s disheartening to know such news on someone’s personal life can be portrayed as fact with no viable source. This, to me, is an opportunity to expose our vulnerability to lies and manipulation through unprofessional and irresponsible news outlets, in which people consider TRUTH.
“Further, someone├óΓé¼Γäós sexual orientation should NEVER be big news, as it delivers a troubling message to children that they can├óΓé¼Γäót be themselves without fear of judgement. Race, creed, and sexual persuasion should not just be tolerated but understood and accepted. It├óΓé¼Γäós extremely disappointing that this topic would be used with the intention of being hurtful. We are near 2010├óΓé¼┬ª.2010!! Yet race, sex and religion still play a major role in a hate-driven society.For the love of the future and humanity├óΓé¼┬ª.let├óΓé¼Γäós wake up.├óΓé¼┬¥
The rumors surfaced due to former MTV executive Terrance Dean posting on his blog that Asher was the gay rapper featured in his book Hiding in Hip-Hop: Confession of a Down Low Brother in the Entertainment Industry. Roth was also seen at the Gay Rights Parade in NYC.
Maybe he’s just an ally?
We’ll have to keep our eyes and ears open!
[Image via FayesVision / WENN.]
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