Singer Hayley Kiyoko Speaks Out on LGBTQ Advocacy & Empowering Her Fans
At 28, not only is Hayley Kiyoko a versatile actress, singer/songwriter, and music video director, she has become an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ community, and her fans love her for it. Anointed with the lofty title of "Lesbian Jesus," Kiyoko has made it her mission to empower her fans as well as young people currently struggling with their sexuality.Kiyoko, a self-labeled lesbian, publicly explored her sexuality with the release of her hit single "Girls Like Girls" in 2015. She also co-directed the music video–featuring two girls harboring a mutual crush–and it completely changed the trajectory of her career. Today, Kiyoko is an LGBTQ icon, having recently appeared on the cover of Billboard's Pride issue. She also just released her latest single, "I Wish," about unrequited love. [Watch the video below. ]We spoke with Kiyoko about why she's using her platform to speak out and inspire hope for those desperately seeking support. [embed ]https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQB3H64HYA[/embed]
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