Nba Youngboy's Personal Life, Relationships, and Rumors: Everything Fans Ask Answered
By Marcus Vance
The online questioning surrounding Gaulden’s orientation began in earnest late in 2021. Following his release from federal custody onto house arrest in Utah, visuals emerged showing the Never Broke Again frontman sporting heavy black eyeliner and dark lipstick. For a fan base accustomed to Louisiana street rap conventions, the visual pivot was jarring. Threads on Reddit's r/DaDumbWay and HipHopHeads exploded with assumptions, with casual commenters mistaking an alternative fashion experiment for a statement on sexual orientation.
Gaulden addressed the look directly during a candid Clubhouse audio session with DJ Akademiks. He explained that wearing makeup gave him a sense of peace and comfort, describing it simply as a creative release that made him feel like a rockstar. Rather than indicating his sexual preference, the look aligned closely with modern rap’s intersection with punk aesthetics, popularized by peers like Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert. Gaulden dismissed critics by reiterating that he felt completely comfortable in his own skin, regardless of what traditionalists thought.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
