NLE Choppa, known for his hit single “Walk Em Down,” recently took a stand against a homophobic troll on social media after expressing his wish to perform at a Pride event. On Thursday, June 13, the rapper shared his desire to perform one of his popular songs at a Pride event in appreciation of the support he has received from the LGBTQ+ community.
In his post on X (formerly known as Twitter), NLE Choppa wrote, “I want to perform Slut Me Out 2 at a pride event in return of the love yall showed me !!” While the majority of his followers praised him for being an ally and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, one user responded with a derogatory comment, calling him “zesty” and suggesting that he was acting inappropriately.
The comment read, “This n*a zesty a
NLE Choppa did not let the insult slide. He swiftly responded, addressing the troll’s homophobia and highlighting his own security in his identity. He replied, “I’m secure, I know who I am. Show love it won’t hurt and also You do know women are apart of LGBTQ+ community right you gone hate them too?” He further added, “I mean at the least appreciate the women in that community if everything else make you uncomfortable king.”
Fans and followers of NLE Choppa were quick to applaud his response, appreciating his confident and respectful stance. One fan shared their support, saying, “My line brother is of the LGBTQ COMMUNITY. He respects boundaries. He used to put me on game on how to approach women. When you’re comfortable with your own identity. Others won’t phase you.” Another fan noted, “Nothing more manlier and sexier than a man who’s confident in their sexuality. Men who fear it seem to be compensating for something.”
The praise continued as another user commented, “I really like him. Preserve him at all costs,” and someone else added, “He is secure & knows who buys music.” Criticizing the troll, a fan wrote, “Some men have fragile masculinity and project that onto other men, weird.” Echoing similar sentiments, another user stated, “It’s always fun to read exchanges between a man and a fragile man. It’s wild how they weed themselves out.”
NLE Choppa’s interaction with the troll not only highlighted his support for the LGBTQ+ community but also emphasized the importance of confidence and security in one’s identity. His ability to address homophobia with poise and clarity resonated with many, further solidifying his reputation as a thoughtful and inclusive artist.