Kali Uchis’ NSFW comment about Omar Apollo’s acting role in Queer has left fans gagged. Since 2022, LGBTQIA+ film enthusiasts have waited with bated breath for the release of the Luca Guadagnino-directed film.
Based on William S Burrough’s 1985 short novel of the same name, Queer follows Lee (Craig), an American outcast who flees to Mexico following a drug bust in New Orleans.
While in Mexico City, he becomes infatuated with Allerton (Drew Starkey), a discharged serviceman from the American Navy. In addition to Craig and Starkey, the drama marks the acting debut of singer-songwriter Apollo, who confirmed his involvement back in July.
Ahead of the film’s release, Rolling Stone journalist Tomas Mier asked Uchis – Apollo’s close friend and frequent music collaborator – if she had seen the movie, and her response was absolutely hilarious. “No, I haven’t watched it.