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Donnie McClurkin Gay: Minister/Singer Reveals How Being “Gay” Leads To A Solitary Life!

American famous gospel singer Donnie McClurkin is again hit by controversy after he expressed his views on the same-sex relationship. His statement ended up hurting the feelings of the LGBTQ community. It then created a buzz around the internet. Well, Donnie’s words always caused chaos. His last interview also left fans doubting his sexuality. Many also wondered- Is Donnie McClurkin gay? However, things started tangling when Donnie revealed his decision to live a solitary life. It quickly led several fans to question his relationship with the famous gospel singer and what happened to the couple. Aren’t they together? Let’s see what Donnie has to say.

Fans Wonder: Is Donnie McClurkin Gay?

Fans always wonder about Donnie McClurkin’s sexuality, as it always remains a point of debate. Many believed McClurkin was gay because of his sexual orientation toward men. But, in his recent interview, he denied all the rumors. Donnie talked about his bizarre sexual past. He addressed being a victim of childhood sexual abuse by his great uncle changed everything. He called it “perversion” and cleared that surpassed his sexual orientation. Now he knew he wanted to be with a woman. Donnie also called the same-sex relationship a sin. 

Donnie McClurkin Gay

Donnie also mentioned that he sometimes urged to be with men. But he chose not to explore his sexuality. He also scrapped all of Donnie McClurkin gay rumors. In fact, Donnie also compared homosexuality to diabetes. He stated that he doesn’t eat sugar that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want it. It quickly stirred the public as many African American gays were offended by his statement. Many took to social media and told Donnie not to blame his past for him being gay.  

Is Donnie McClurkin Dating Someone?

Many are eager to know whether Donnie McClurkin gay or dating someone special. But his interview revealed that he’s currently not seeing anyone. Although he accepted he had relationships with men in the past, he still wanted to be with a woman. However, he had no clue what a woman wanted. He said he had already messed up several times, and his failed past relationships weren’t a good help when he started dating Nicole C. Mullen. Although Mullen wanted to tie the knot and start her family, Donnie wasn’t ready back then.

Mullen stated that she was willing to marry Donnie and start her family, as she believed that the only thing missing in her life was marriage. Despite this, Donnie called it off. He continued to blame the molestation he faced as a child for not letting him live a happy life. He believed he was dealing with someone else’s sins. It would be better if he lived alone. He felt his sole purpose in life was to help others to change their lifestyle, calling homosexuality a disease that could be helped. Apart from this, Donnie has a son named Matthew.

Who Is Donnie McClurkin?

Born on November 9, 1959, in Copiague, Donald Andrew “Donnie” McClurkin Jr. is an American gospel singer and minister. When he was eight, his little brother died in a hit-and-run case. Soon after his brother’s death, his family faced turmoil. Later the family was hit by the one-after-another tragic incident. Donnie faced childhood sexual abuse by his great uncle, and a few years later, he faced the same situation by the uncle’s son. His sister also dealt with substance abuse. To escape reality, the young Donnie found solace in joining the church. Donnie was always into music.

So with his aunt’s help, he got a chance to sing as a background vocalist with gospel musician Andrae Crouch. During his teen years, he formed the McClurking Singers and later formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir. But he stayed devoted to his religion. In 1989, he joined as an associate minister at Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church. A couple of years later, he was diagnosed with leukemia. But he believed God would save him and practiced what he preached. Later Winans sent McClurkin to Freeport, New York, to establish Perfecting Faith Church.

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How Did Donnie McClurkin Rise To Fame?

While Donnie was serving as the minister, he met with a Warner Alliance executive, and their friendship led him to come up with new tracks. He made his debut in 1996, which Orpah Winfrey publicly lauded. Do you know Donnie McClurkin also won the 84th Annual Grammy Awards in the Traditional Soul Gospel Album category? In fact, his three solo albums also topped the Billboard charts. However, his controversial statement created problems for him, as many concerts were canceled.

Well, his controversial statement about Donnie McClurkin being gay has created several issues for him. However, the singer continued to deny the rumors and believed he could wash his sins. What do you think? Should Donnie McClurkin accept his sexuality instead of fooling himself? Comment down your thoughts below. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.

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