Khalid’s ex-boyfriend, who goes by Hugo D. Almonte on Twitter (X), is talking out after outing the singer’s sexuality.
On November 28, Almonte wrote a prolonged assertion concerning the state of affairs and claimed he was in a darkish place when he tweeted, “I used to be relationship this dumb ass singer he’s ugly as f### however he tried to set me up and lie and say I broke into his home as a result of I broke up with him like why would I am going to your own home and do all that if I broke up with you dumb ass.”
On the identical time, Almonte supplied an apology for the oversight, writing partially, “I made a mistake—a critical one. I outed somebody, and that was flawed. Regardless of the circumstances, it wasn’t my place to disclose one thing so private. For that, I’m really sorry.”
Almonte defined he was in a relationship with Khalid years in the past however at all times maintained his independence. He stated what led to him exposing Khalid was “years of emotional abuse, manipulation and relentless lies that took a toll on my psychological well being in ways in which I by no means imagined.”
However Almonte claimed that “out of nowhere” he began listening to rumors about him allegedly breaking into Khalid’s home and “stolen from them.” He continued, “Then, 4 years later, I acquired a message that shattered me—somebody telling me that the identical accusations had been nonetheless being unfold This particular person was nonetheless telling folks I had damaged into their home.
“To make issues worse, they despatched me a message straight. They threatened me, saying, ‘Good luck together with your profession. You’re fortunate I don’t get the cops concerned.’ Think about being accused of one thing so critical—one thing you already know you didn’t do—after which being threatened on high of it.”
— Hugo D Almonte (@hugodalmonte) November 28, 2024
However some folks weren’t attempting to listen to Almonte’s rationalization and, actually, concluded it solely made issues worse. One particular person stated, “The way you apologizing and nonetheless telling his enterprise within the apology,” whereas one other added, “Strategy to invalidate the sincerity through the use of ‘however’ after ‘apologizing.’ Simply disgusting. It’s best to have simply stored all of it.”
One other particular person questioned, “Sir the purpose is the place did this come from? HE HASNT SPOKEN TO YOU IN 4Years and he by no means bothers no person! WHAT WAS THE REASON!!!!” and yet one more identified, “What a backhanded apology. ‘I’m sorry however I used to be the sufferer first’ you may have stored that!”
Khalid was compelled into addressing his sexuality on November 22 after somebody tweeted, “Wait hope Mr Khalid isn’t GEHHH.” He replied, “I’m! And that’s okay.” He quickly adopted up with, “there yall go. subsequent subject please lol.” He defined, “I received outed and the world nonetheless continues to show. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I’m not ashamed of my sexuality! In actuality it ain’t nobodies enterprise! However I’m okay with me. love yall..”
He then re-tweeted one other remark from a fan, who stated, “the closet was glass child. however we settle for you. it’s not about who you adore it’s about your artistry.” He fired again, “I wasn’t hiding something! It’s simply none of your online business.”
