Lenny Kravitz reflects on his close bond with the LGBTQ+ community: “They raised me”
Rock star and actor Lenny Kravitz has opened up about his love for the LGBTQIA+ community. In a recent interview with Esquire, the beloved talent reflected on his expansive three-decade career and how queer people had a significant influence on him. “Not in fashion and style, because that’s just something on top.
They raised me,” he explained to the publication. “I was in the street – my choice – and it was the 1980s in West Hollywood.
It was that time. Artists, musicians, hairstylists, and designers, those were the people I was hanging out with. “I wanted to be around the creatives, and most of the people I met were from that community.” Kravitz went on to say that the LGBTQIA+ community took him in when no one else would, adding, “[They] protected me.
Educated me. Fed me.” Towards the end of his statement, the ‘Fly Away’ singer reflected on the hate queer individuals face from organised religion and conservative groups. “People will always use Jesus Christ to back up something that’s got nothing to do with how Jesus Christ would handle a situation,” he said.
