Khalid has opened up about being outed last year calling the incident “a blessing in disguise” ahead of the release of new music. On November 22 2024, the singer confirmed he was gay after being outed on social media. Now, ahead of his new album ‘After the Sun Goes Down’, which is due for release on Friday 10 October, he’s reflected on how the experience shaped his art. “This album wouldn’t have come to be if I wasn’t outed,” Khalid told People. “This album is a celebration of being out and a representation of my queerness.” #Khalid #AfterTheSunGoesDown #gay #music #outed #lgbtqia