You don’t realize the rarity of queer Latinx artists until you try to name five. The list gets difficult after Ricky Martin.
And no, Enrique Iglesias isn’t gay. Therefore, gay millennial Hispanic folks never saw themselves reflected in MTV’s music video countdown, forced to root for the next best thing: the Pussycat Dolls and Shakira.
Queer visibility has come a long way since the days when we relied on television to learn about music. But the pop stars shattering glass ceilings still appear closer to the exception than the norm.
To celebrate our appreciation of Latin culture (and their butts), we’ve ranked the best gay Latinx music videos of all time – judged on their talent and queerness.