American singer-songwriter Conan Gray finally opened up about his sexuality. Well, the singer always remained the talk of the town for his undefined interest in men and women. Many fans also wondered if he was seeing a deja vu singer. It led to several debates, and some believed he was only into girls. Is that so? Isn’t Conan Gray gay? Well, all of your questions will be answered thanks to Conan Gray, who finally mentioned his interest in social media. Are you interested to learn what he has to say about this? Then, keep reading!
But First, A Bit Of Glimpse Of His Early Life
Born in Lemon Grove, California, on December 5, 1998, Conan Gray and his family moved to Hiroshima, Japan, when he was an infant. After spending a couple of years there, the family moved to California. He used to speak Japanese fluently but has lost his proficiency. Do you know his parents divorced when he was just three? Since his father was in the military, he moved twelve times during his childhood. He was often bullied for being an Asian child. Later, he entered UCLA and relocated to California.
Conan Gray’s Career
Initial Years In YouTube
Conan started his YouTube channel in 2013, mainly about baking videos and everyday life. His vlog primarily focused on his life in small-town Texas. Later, he started recording music, and his vlog reached 25 million views. Soon, he launched his single “Idle Town” in 2017, which gained 14 million streams on Spotify. A year later, he released another single, “Generation Why.” His career just started when his EP Sunset Season peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums. That also left people doubting his sexuality. So, is Conan Gray Gay? Keep reading!
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Back to his EP, it secured No. 116 on the Billboard 200. Soon, he got an opportunity to make his appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. After that, he performed on several shows and went on plenty of tours. In October 2019, he embarked on his second tour of North America with renowned American recording artist UMI and New Zealand musician Benee. The same year, he won the 2019 Shortly Award for Best YouTube Musician. Do you know he was also nominated at the 2019 Streamy Awards for Breakthrough Artist?
2021: The Breakthrough Year
After Conan became a famous musician on YouTube, he finally released his debut album that focused on his life. His album Kid Krow became the biggest hit album ever of Conan’s journey. The same day, he released “The Story,” and soon his single “Manic” became the international mainstream pop radio. While he started achieving great heights, fans doubted his sexuality. Is Conan Gray gay? Apart from this, his debut album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200. Soon, it became the most significant new artist debut, breaking all the records.
Fans Doubted: Is Conan Gray Gay?
Fans worldwide are eager to know whether Conan Gray gay rumors are true. In his music videos, Conan has used both women and men as love interests. It quickly raised fans’ suspicion. They doubted whether Conan Gray was gay. However, the artist didn’t address his sexuality. But he tweeted how annoyed he is with this question- is Conan Gray gay? He added in his tweet that everyone just wants to put a label on him, and he doesn’t like it. He also slammed his fans for brewing such rumors and asked them to stop it. Now, it remains unclear whether or not he is gay.
However, the singer did surprise his fans with his 2018 tweet. On February 10, 2018, the artist used ‘bi’ in his tweet. But it was a bit cryptic statement as he said, “bi is short for b*tchwhatthef*ckkissmealready.” It left people wondering whether he called himself ‘bi.’ The tweet became more intriguing when he playfully called his best friend Ashley as his boyfriend. Although it didn’t hint at his sexuality, his December 2019 social media post of Matty Healy kissing him created a much buzz on the internet. The romantic involvement left people wondering whether Conan Gray gay rumors were true.
Neither Matty nor Gray has commented on this. But the post still held a special place on Gray’s IG. Nevertheless, fans’ suspicion became firmer when Gray released his track, Heather. The song was characterized as gender fluid. That was because it expressed Gray’s crush on a man who had affection for a woman. So, this love triangle lets people believe that he might be hinting at his tragic love story. Is he? Gray hasn’t yet addressed such rumors, leaving the rumors in limbo.
Conan Gray & Olivia Rodrigo Are Together!
Amid Conan Gray gay rumors, the artist made a special appearance at Olivia’s Sour Prom concert. Soon, fans started doubting whether they were together. The doubt became significant as they both used to rule each other’s Instagram pages. It also led fans to question their relationship. But unfortunately, they are only friends who are obsessed with Taylor Swift. They united for their love for music and later turned into close friends.
In fact, both singers also promoted Taylor’s Fearless album and were seen several times together. Well, it isn’t clear whether or not Conan Gray is gay. But his love for Taylor Swift is at another level. The Swifties are doing their best job to promote the artist’s album. And that does deny the dating rumors. While it shunned all the possibility of their relationship, many still wonder: Is Conan Gray Gay? Will he reveal his sexuality?
But They Shared A Cozy Dinner Date
Recently, on January 10, 2024, Olivia and Conan were spotted getting cozy after The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Q&A event at Lynwood Dunn Theater. The event was mesmerizing as the 20-year-old shared her connection with the Hunger Games character Lucy Gray Baird. She told Deadline that the character inspired her, and she couldn’t forget such a remarkable experience. However, after the event, she was seen with Conan as the two wrapped their arms around each other. They even had a dinner together. While rumors suggested, they were together, Olivia called Conan her best friend. Are they hiding their relationship?
Taylor Swift- The Biggest Influence
Gray was never shy to call himself Swiftie. He also said in an interview that Taylor Swift is his biggest inspiration. “I love what she does, her lyrics, and her career,” Gray said. He thanked her for being his lifelong songwriting inspiration and called her number one. Undoubtedly, he is Swift’s biggest fan, and she acknowledges him a lot. That was why she asked him to promote his album on his social media.
Conan Becomes Japanese Fashion Brand Ambassador
There’s no denying that Conan has reached a great height in his career. While his music career is flourishing, he has now stepped into the fashion world. Recently, the news surfaced that Japanese fashion brand ‘Onitsuka Tiger’ has named Conan Gray as their brand ambassador. He will make his first appearance on January 17 in Onitsuka Tiger Magazine. The company’s founder also stated in the press release that Conan ‘presents new values through his fashion and music.’ The brand will celebrate its 75th anniversary, and Gray will indeed play a pivotal role in embodying the vision of the new ideas and styles of the fashion brand.
While he is stepping into the ocean, it remains unclear whether or not Conan Gray gay rumors are real. Is he trying to hide it from everyone to avoid being bullied by his fans? Comment down your thoughts below. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.
