Danny Boy Sheds Tears Over Coming Out & Not Wanting His Sons to Be Gay
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2016
- Singer Danny Boy, who sung hooks on such famous songs as 2Pac's "I Ain't Mad at Cha" and "Picture Me Rollin," spoke to VladTV about deciding to come out as a gay man at the beginning of 2016. The former Death Row singer told us that he made the decision after a man he was dating, who was the first man Danny Boy said he felt comfortable with, committed suicide because he was gay. He explained that initially he disguised his boyfriend, Anthony, as a woman while announcing his death on Facebook, but Danny Boy told us that he decided to tell the truth after going to the funeral.
The backlash Danny Boy received after making his announcement was tough to deal with, as the singer told us that he lost longtime friends and members of his church started to speak out against his new lifestyle. One of the hardest conversations Danny Boy had to have about the news was with the mothers of his children, including his ex-wife, and he admitted that his oldest child's mother took the news the best. However, Danny Boy told us that his ex-wife took the news hard, and he added that he hasn't spoken to his third child's mother due to their already strained relationship.
Check out more of what Danny Boy had to say about his coming out in the above interview, including if he hooked up with anyone from Death Row. - Sport
he said as a child he experienced things. sounds like he may have been molested.
I said research says that all men arent gay from getting molested duh.
Usually then that spirit comes back on people
@@lonawestbrook5549 i agree
Was thinking the sane thing...but can't say for sure
I took it as he dealt with guys early on, not that he experienced anything traumatic.
He has a nice smile. I don't like DL stuff because we women deserve a choice. His truth came late but at least he did it. Some folks live a lifetime hiding.
I fully agree.
We women.. ima coin that phrase
Alexis Massey ALL people should have a choice to be with whomever they wanna be with. If a woman or anybody doesn't wanna be with a person who is this way, that is a right. Just like his right to choose male partners. He got to choose, but the women in his life, like a lot of black women have to just find out they are at risk. 1 in 2 black men who have sex with men have HIV, that is not made up and has been a fact for years now. LOOK IT UP. Please come out if you're gonna. So all people can choose who they wanna be with, gay, straight, or DL. Aint no shame if you respect yourself. No shame!
Right exactly! That's low to bring a heterosexual woman in a gay relationship what about the psychological impact on the woman and the kids?
no sometimes life changes your courses.
This story hit me in a certain way. My brother Damon died of suicide because I think he was hiding the fact that he was gay. I applaud you for your honesty.
Sorry for your loss
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Sorry for your loss. May your brother Damon rest in peace. Sending love and light!
“I can cook. I can sing. I can defend myself”. Said that like a straight up G. I applaud his honesty and openness 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Lmfao!
@NicoMunoz lol I'm sure you do like his OPENNESS. how about his deepness? You like that to?
@@brklynmafia4621 sure. Why not? I wasn’t aware of his “deepness”, but I’m glad you are and let me know 🤣
@@brklynmafia4621 f..ING hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Actually i was reading your comment the moment he said that damn
He handled the conversation with maturity and dignity.👏🏿
I think 🤔 so also
He did, the pain in his voice!
Well spoken and articulate.
Agree 👍
Nah not even, they know what they want !! away did .
Most of these Artist are Gay, but they bury it on the inside!!
Hollywood P ...and...are you suggesting there is a sin in living your true you...
Lil Uzi Vert
Usher
Bobby Valentino
Young Thug
NBA young boy
Kevin Gates
Tekashi 6ix9ine
Many many more etc.
The industry is prevented Anderson you have to perform certain acts to be in. Like a cult or gang of sorts.
And are you talking from experience?
mike Lowry right
Although this video is 7 years old while I'm watching today, I applaud this awesome singer for standing in his TRUTH/HONESTY. ❤
8 years now
Such a gentleman... Hope he found healing eventually.
It amazes me how even a gay man will throw a woman under the bus. Calling someone a hoe when you've tested BOTH sides of the river? And now u in the water????
#done
Deepdarkcocoa 👍👍
Boom #!!in dat order (mama Dee voice)
🤣😂🤣😜😰
What does "testing both sides of the water" have to do with being a hoe?
@@teancoffee208 It means who is he to label someone when he was slinging universal.
He seems like he has a really kind soul.. seeing him cry was super sad too
👀 Dang what's ur ig?
Good bless you
This was such a genuine interview...I don't carr what anyone says, I respect him for opening up about his life and honestly I think ALOT in the hip hop community to more need to be honest about how they are living for real...God Bless him...but why am I just now getting this in my recommendations!?
I have a brother who I grew up with who is gay! I love my G the exact same way! I ain’t switch up on him, support him and his partner publicly! If I was ever out any where and somebody disrespected him I would defend him all the same! What that man do in the privacy of his home is just that! I have boundaries, he has boundaries and it’s always love and respect! Simple!
So glad to stumbled on this. Would love to have a friend like him
Gay or not . he's still on some of the dopest songs hip hop has seen.
He is a fantastic singer.
zislec you r right i dont care if hè s gay hè is talented and . People who hates are gay them self ! Is his bisnis being gay .
zislec right
I guess someone was cumming when he called...lol
Jason Heard lol
Molestation really can change ur course of life either 4 the worse or make u stronger & not 2 stay a victim but become a survivor
real talk
Msjawanda true
That is true becuz i went thru it my self.
Msjawanda so true
it can cause physical issues you can't control like with what Andrew Moore is talking about. women can develop sexual dysfunction too called Vaginismus. if you were actually raped.
Great interview when folk are so open and truthful!!
We knew this back in the 90’s with Do or Die when we were hanging out on Westend & Kostner. Glad you came to terms with yourself and are able to present it with such grace.
The group Do or die?
He’s from Chicago?
he still seem uncomfortable with his sexuality
My Crown G exactly
He needs Prayer
Sociatial condemnation causes PAIN so deep.... Its hard to heal from it because it never leaves you.... Its a permanent stain of pain you see
Because it's the conviction of God on his heart. He knows whats right and wrong he knows what the word of God says about his lifestyle. The seed was planted long ago when he was little. Yes he needs prayer like we all do.
That's because he's been hiding it for so long
Took a lotta balls for him to come out... no pun intended
😂😂😂
Pause !
Lmao! You ain't sh-t
🤣🤣🤣😟
Perfect
I really like how genuinely he tells his story. Solid dude 👌 💯
This touches me in a different way. It’s always giving me a little more understanding of the how’s and why’s behind men who identify as straight but have experienced same sex acts. So much respect for his bravery and truth🖤🤞🏾
It started early Please God protect the children. Somebody violated Dannyboy somebody he trusted.
I was thinking the exact same thing.
You're very right. When something happens to you at a young age it stays with you. It makes you like it or hate it as you get older 💯
Conscious Brother31 yup! #truestory
He has to get it out of his system first.
I believe that.
"Ships are meant to take you places". This guy dropped so many jewels during this interview. I'm glad this came up on my feed after five years.
So sad.
@Google User so!!!
Same here, that quote alone was amazing!
@Google User You figured that out all by yourself? Very good, took you long enough.
I think he’s Bi
Appreciated how he articulated his journey & ultimately his TRUTH. I know this couldn’t have been an easy thing to do on ANY platform. So much respect for keeping everything transparent. Honestly is the best policy.
I love his personality, he seems like a sweet gentle soul.
🇬🇧 Danny boy is a legend and being gay doesn’t change a thing about you bro 🙌🏼 nothing but love homie 🇬🇧
Word!!
He made me wanna sing
Oh okay
Man said Suge Knight is not his type lmfao homie no man should be your type
100
coin homie and gangbanger hav a homosexual connotation!
+Dan Osanu Get over it. Homosexuality has been around for a millennia.
+Dan Osanu nah c its because he like lil boyz
+Dan Osanu Homophobic piece of shit!
This was made 5 years ago. I pray he’s doing well still. 🙌
Hes great doing fantastic got his restaurant called legends on south boulevard n vegas if u ever there stop by eat n njoy him singing
Thanks @joycelynwilliams 🙏🏾
Your truth is real. Thank you for sharing!❤️🙏🏾✝️
You have to respect how Danny Boy handles himself. In the most gangsta rap label in the business he put his truth on the line.
No I don't.
@@thedon2703 who are you ??
@unmokable ayye!
@@jemellia_ Is this who i think it is?
@jenna jackson
When was the start?
So when he sang on Toss It Up was he talking about salad?
😂
#Screaming 😅 😅 😅 😅 😅
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
+Jizm Jackson, AAAAAAAAHHHH!
😁
What a great interview. I appreciate his openness in talking about his experience.
On a side note, can't believe this guy has a 20-year old child???? Wow... doesn't look over 30 himself.
He was born in 1977. His oldest child turned 21 in 2016, so he was 17 or 18 when he became a father in 1995.
Yea he does
@@2LitProduction he doesn’t stop hating
Self acceptance is vital!
Boy! He has a beautiful smile and beautiful teeth.
Right!!!! I’m all in his mouth 😂
Absolutely
“I don’t want anything to interfere with friendships, any ships, because Ships are made to take you places.” - Danny Boy
Jesus Christ that’s powerful.
Not really. Just witty.
I don't get it? lol
@@brentlashley2138 The fact that you dismiss its legitimacy confirms your shallow thinking.
That homosexuality is interfering with a relationship with God though.
@@GojoTheHonoredOne9 No it isn't. Your judgment will interfere with you, because you are no where near Godly.
This is bar none the BEST gay interview i have ever seen!!! You deserve an award for this interview!!!!
BEST INTERVIEW I'VE WATCHED IN A LONG TIME MAD RESPECT FOR YOU
damn Danny Boy...... But I ain't mad at cha..... lol sorry had to do it....
W
Lol.😂
Lol vlad "anybody on death row" danny " ugh No yuck" lmao!! U got to respect him musically for what he did for pac (cough) but its his life,i think or least i did thought that bout him years ago! But at least his not one these lames wearing skirts,dresses,wigs lol ! Peace
Lmao u silly cuz
lol, that thumb nail tho.....
Dog, as a straight dude, I KNOW when someone is gay. It's an inner-G... So while you THINK you're "in the closet" and "nobody knows", people like myself already "KNOW"... We're just trying to be "respectful", civil, and decent by not putting your business on blast.
CedRock starr ..So are u saying ur a gay whisperer?..(smdh)...actually dude,gay dudes are the only dudes who spend a inordinate amount of time trying to read another man's sexual leanings. I don't know any dudes who I dont consider "suspect" who walk around aiming gaydar at every man they encounter. .."it ain't hard to tell".
CedRock starr I wish there were more people like you...#thehumanside
U r so right, certain people r just more observant
You would be surprised who you don’t know is gay.
CedRock starr right it’s instinct
I think he was very Brave, honest and courageous to be so transparent about his truth. It could help alot of people
This was a very good interview , respected his honesty suspected he may have been violated as a child . He loves his children very much and really wants to be in their lives , love that ❤️
I was thinking the same thing most big families someone always Get Molested.
Yea he tried way to hard to make us think suge knight didn’t molest him 🤔
@@BBNTrashtalker Omg you think it was Suge Knight's. 😲😯🥺
I mean I’m pretty good at tellin when my bitch is lyin n the way he answered that question made me think 100% suge knight did some weird shit to him
N he tried way to hard to make us think he wasn’t fuxkin death row artists
Idk it seemed off to me fa show
@@BBNTrashtalker you going to make me re-watch it. Lol 😆
Dude pours his heart to Vlad
Vlad: Sure
😐
100!!!
Exactly.
Yeah that shit was wack !!! “Sure” smh
Right!!
He pours his soul cuz he said he was gay😂💀
"she know me when I had nothing,.... had something and had nothing again". Wow! So profound and real!
“I ain’t mad cha’ ” Danny Boy. Fly those wings! 🌻🌼🌺
Wow.. thanks for giving me a different aspect ... I was truly enlightened by this interview . I will keep u in prayer my brother
I aint gay but I aint mad atcha!
Spoof Jones 😹
😂😂😂😂
Louis Jones I see what u did there ☝🏽🤓....or am I the only one to read this in pac voice😩😂😂😂
Hollin
Y’all so petty 🤣
God knows your HEART don't let any human being tell you shit. Just live your truth and respect others. Keep your intent for others pure.
God does know the human heart, and he says it’s wicked and deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9)
So that ain’t gonna cut it chief
Ok god knows your heart ok God know that god made a man to be with woman onlly)))) you for got ( to be with woman only))))) ok
God destroy sordom and gomoroh...God is not half and half.his word is one and final.God don't change his word
@@shototodoroki4816 iam glad you said that you are he do not change he is the same what year,day,night,time or what ever he is the same no change..............
@@shototodoroki4816 BEST COMMENT!!!
Anthony was a great dude! I went to High school with him here in Cleveland and I remember when he committed suicide he worked at Wendy’s right up the street from me. I didn’t know he was messing with Danny boy, but I knew he was gay from our time in school and in conversations we had smh damn.
You have so much integrity and courage to bring everything out in the truth.
I’m praying for you young fella; God bless you man
You touched me dearly with your testament of loss and self-acceptance. Bless you!
I applaud Danny Boy for speaking his truth. I was literally in tears just listening to him because I feel his concern for his kids because our lifestyle based on our sexual orientation has it's many obstacles and pitfalls. I really emphasize with him. I also agree with him about us being gay doesn't define who we are because it's just one thing that's a part of who we are because at the end of the day we're still men. I honestly feel that he deserves some credit for being honest about who he is because that takes a lot of courage. I can also respect his thought process because it's not rooted in ignorance. It all makes sense. He eventually was able to acknowledge who he truly is & I believe his faith led him to not be selfish & come out & give those who know him & everyone else 💯 % of who he is. DL men carry a huge burden and so many secrets & it's not fair to the females that they're with & neither is it fair to the guys that they have relations with that end up loving them. I cannot ever love another DL guy because they'll never love you back the way that we need to be loved.
Thank you so very much for sharing your story. I hope someone is helped by your story. Thank you and God bless you.
Only ppl I told was ppl I did stuff wit or ppl who did stuff too MESSAGE🙄
Maaaaaaaaaan.
I caught that too!!
Yup! Glad didn’t ask them how they know!
Exactly.. when niggas in the street gossipin... check ya mans.
EXACTLY
I just wanna pull his glasses up lol
I’m sure he wouldn’t want u to do that
U silly 😜 HUSH 😏
I'm 😂😂😂
😂😂He still stuck in the 90’s...
🤣🤣🤣
I'm sorry but when I first saw Danny Boy in Tupac's video. I immediately thought he was gay. And at that time he was like 18 or 19. He always gave me that impression.
How can I not love this brother, man live in your truth. I'm str8 and have mad love and respect for you.
the name Danny boy said it all from the beginning
True
Nicole Hill Exactly!
lol
Lol
it's other singers named Danny boy
Danny Boy's sexual preference does not change the fact that he is a human being. His sexuality does not take away the reality that this man is talented, and gifted, with something to offer the world. People are quick to rush to judgment and slow to look at themselves and it's evident that the church of full of hypocrisy. The ones that are called to love you are the ones quickest to judge and condemn you. The irony lies in another truth, and that is all too often the people pointing fingers are worse than they're pointing fingers at. Much love to Danny Boy for his honesty and openness. The critics, judges and haters should all check themselves.
zanichar Amen!
zanichar Yes..he still gay tho.
zanichar.... You must be gay.
Yuck!?? But you love men.
Man ? He ain’t no fucking man! Not with the way he was talking about Michel’le. A man fucking a man ! Whose the woman ? And whose the man ? Who?
Bless your heart! May peace and blessings surround you. 🙏
Your interview was wonderful. God Bless.
Every time he said “yuck” was just hilarious to me. Lol
Me to!! So cute but weird🤣🤣🤣
Rita Ramirez not cute just gay!
Lmao
@@pelassancho24 girl stfu
@@michaelt.2308 your mom
“I can cook. I can sing. And I can defend myself” 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Words to live by
That part!!! 💯
That’s a life to live
People rather help you live a life of lies than live true.............Wow so sad but definitely true
Thank you for expressing your truth,powerful!!
Real brave and honest interview Bruh blessed up
Nope not true, talk about your shit and be brave and honest but don't throw the stones at someone else that hurt you when you were being stoned... Treat others the same way you want to be treated! Don't cry "why people picking one me" and pick on someone else. That's the way a jaded, messy, sissy bi#ch, handles their business not a grow man that has grown-up and learned from his experiences!!! Don't give strong gay men that handle their business a bad name because you're jaded... GROW UP!!! That's how I feel about the "Danny Boy" who might want to think about changing his name (when he grows up) to "Danny Man"
I have to hand it to him; this took a *lot* of courage; particularly as a part of the hip-hop culture.
It did but nothing like Living your true self
Exactly!!! I know it was hard to do this interview and tell his story with so many people judging ways. I applaud him for being vulnerable and tell his story.
For real!!! I wish I had his confidence
This is sad, people can be a trip.....he seems like a lovely person. We should never judge others driving them to the point of God knows what......Everyone sins differently and no one is perfect. We all deserve love and respect.....
Love this interview and I have a whole new respect for Danny Boy. It's clear that this man is conflicted and struggling with his sin. Just like every single person on earth. We are all struggling with something. We just have to pray for him and for ourselves to let God do His good work over us.
Amen, well said 🙏🏾 ❤
Danny Boy & Tupac made the BEST MUSIC for Death Row 💯
Danny boy is a nothing but a pure legend. Don't care who he goes to bed with. 🙏🙏🙏🤷
She
@@vision3457 😆
I am so sorry that you have had to go through this. Peace, love and blessings.
Great Interview! Wow! You’re Awesome Danny Boy! Love your Mind, Maturity, & Honesty! Your kids are Blessed!
This was a good interview. He’s a very smart man. Real genuine personality.
Nadyah Gordon he’s honest I believe trough all the hard times death row and Suge and everybody else put him through
I agree 👍
Alot of men that are gay and are "down low"sire alot of children.
keeping it real do the same what do u call it?
Afro_ditee women do the same thing.
Afro_ditee ...if u breakdown ur comment even u can see that it's a logical fallacy. A true gay man will not have a opportunity to father kids because he would not be bedding down a women at all. Meanwhile a man who like men and women will have chances to make babies. Think about it. Don't just project what u want to Believe. Use facts and logic and accept where that leads.
This was deep, I resonated with everything he said in this interview. It takes an unbelievable amount of courage and strength to come out, especially being in the industry and having a family.
Man that's tough but I'm happy your open now and your kids get to see THAT man . Much love
A grown man said "yuck" lol I'm done
ImSoVainItsAProblem i said that once, errbody started bussin up laughin, i said these people were smokin cigarette, and smelled like a bag of *yuck*
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂🤣
Well he is gay lol
Pusha T isn’t gay?
This is such a sad interview. He is so hurt and broken.
Its called life
A torn, tormented soul. That needs DELIVERANCE, HEALING and GOOD COMMITED COMMUNICATION WITH THE ONLY TRUE/LIVING GOD. 💯🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏻🌍🌍🌍🌍🌈🌈🌈🌈
True that
He’s a real man . He’s hurt that time and time again that he must explain himself over and over ! To the same people who hurt him!!
This is not a sad interview this is a fucked up interview he need to stop talking shit someone needs to fuck him up I don't believe he got all those women that he got and I don't like how he putting the queen of r&b out there like that Mary j Blige
One of favorite interviews… thank you
WOW...So mature & Well rounded, ijs be YOU brotha Love who YOU Love...Live YOUR life & Be Happy!!💯🤘🏽💯
When he basically said the guys on Death Row were ugly 😂😂😂😭
Naw, he was fucking them
😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
QueenB lol
Right. Because he ugly. Pac fine
QueenB girl i died 😂😂😂😂😂
I don't care what nobody say, to me this shit explains his hostility towards michel'le.
Mystic Taurus so true I was thinking the same shit I swear
mon exactly
Mystic Taurus you are so true because he didn't know how to come out back then
tiffany nicole right! Just think about how jealous he was lol
Mystic Taurus I agree with you.
Much respect for this brother 🙏 live your truth.
Heartbreaking and real......we love you Danny Boy ♥️
This is up there with one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched & I have nothing but respect for that Man period 💯💯
He sounds confused....
GGirll22 exactly and we know confusion is not of God!! Smh
+Lisa Love Lisa love👏👏
GGirll22 Yeas. 😳
GGirll22 Sadly but he does the fact he still like women...Makes you wonder
Glamorous Taee I was thinking the same during his interview I must say I really enjoy his interview
Love u Danny!
Bout to listen to your music, after this video😊
I'm so glad you are living your truth now. Blessings.
He seems very genuine in his conversation. all jokes aside, God bless this dude. Life is hard enough without everyone else putting in their 2 cents. B blessed!
Vlad dgaf he be asking whatever he wants 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣he a fool dawg🤦🏿♂️
Naw vlad is just messy then Mutha fucka.. he going to interview the right one he going to say the wrong thing in all hell gonna break loose
He pays the person and makes them sign papers to cover himself
@@hotboy80baby18 I wonder what the pay is like., because they be spilling their guts🤔
Amazing Interview! Love how he does NOT over talk the intervee. This is real journalism.
I’ve heard a couple of your songs and u can definitely sing. So keep singing and enjoy the rest of your life in peace..👍👍
What I've learned is once you get over your own self issues you won't care what other people think but you definitely need a strong and loving family's support
@2:55 he asked the interviewer, "did you look at them funny, well you should have because I didn't tell anybody. The only people who knew was the ones I was doing stuff with" hmmmmmmm, interesting.
I caught that too!!!
Y'all be reach y'all like duckery
People tell others, and then it spreads. So just bc he only told a few doesn’t mean the word didn’t get out
@@pharmd86 exactly. Idk why people trust the others who apart of their “dirty little secret”.
I’ve never heard sexuality described like this very profound
Good interview, He expressed himself quite well.
this interview is groundbreaking
sus
+Turn Down u dont think this interview is good?
+red Pool legendary
rofl
I respect him for being that open
That's a real man. Not afraid to speak on anything, even his feelings
Real man , a real batty man this
Great perspective DJVlad! Salute to a Realist, who is so humble and transparent at the same time! 🤔♥
Amen 🙏💪💪💪🎯🎯 nailed this interview with Grace and honesty 😎❤️❤️