From Chappell Roan to Beyoncé, artists who identify as queer and allies alike celebrate love in all its forms.
Grammy News – Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 21, 2023, and was updated on June 11, 2025 with the additions of Chappell Roan and Lady Gaga.
“I want to shout out every single person in this community. You guys, we’re the f—in’ lifeline of the world, I’m not even kidding. Happy Pride, everybody,” Troye Sivan declared on stage on June 6.
Along with Jennifer Lopez, the pop star was headlining the World Pride Music Festival, where artists like Kim Petras, RAYE, RuPaul, Betty Who, Paris Hilton, and MARINA all descended on Washington D.C. to mark 50 years of Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital.
Music has always been a safe haven for gay and trans people of all kinds — from the closeted kids in Middle America finding sanctuary in the songs of their favorite pop stars, to the out-and-proud artists forming the soundtrack for the next generation of LGBTQIA+ fans. And Pride has always been a special time of the year to celebrate visibility and inclusion in the music industry — a place where everyone deserves to show up and be seen (and heard!) as their authentic self, and where every proverbial note, melody and harmony make up a beautiful and unique soundtrack that can only be yours.
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