Fans are rushing to Khalid's defence after the singer confirmed that he's gay after being 'outed' by a former lover - here's what we know about Hugo D Almonte and his controversial comments Khalid has publicly come out as gay after being "outed" by an ex.

Khalid denies abuse and drug allegations from ex Hugo Almonte, accuses him of abuse, and confirms sexuality publicly.

Over the weekend, “ Heatstroke ” singer Khalid was outed by an ex-boyfriend, aspiring singer Hugo D Almonte. But having his sexuality forcibly revealed online was the least upsetting thing in Khalid’s eyes.

"I feel like it's important to speak my side of the situation," Khalid said in a video posted to social media.

The 26-year-old El Paso singer posted a social media video replying to a former partner's since-deleted claims about pink cocaine and sex workers.

The singer came out as gay in a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Nov. 22 after saying he was outed

This is all random,' Khalid says of his ex-boyfriend, who allegedly outted the R&B star as gay and accused the singer of drug use, abuse and paying for sex.

Khalid is clearing the air after his ex-boyfriend Hugo Almonte made claims about their past relationship and seemingly outed him publicly. "I just wanted to come on here and address some things so we can just leave this all in the past,

Khalid has reacted to the grave allegations his ex, Hugo Almonte, made against him, flatly denying abuse claims, drug use, and paying for sex. On Nov. 25, the singer posted a video on X (formerly Twitter),