Billy Porter On His Return To 'Kinky Boots' + Educating Kids About LGBTQ

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[@darquenite]

'Show up for your life. And look at people in the face.' Thats a word.

[@YouKnowImRight99]

Unlike previous LGBT guest.. Charlemagne and Envy knew that Billy Porter was not to be Toyed with.💅🏼

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

#YouKnowimRight and they maybe have grown since the Janet mock interview and fallout

[@YouKnowImRight99]

MariahWhitneyCelineJanetMadonna really? What happened with Janet Mock?

[@ranyaegbu]

Billy's face was like try it if you want to

[@Social_Pugatory]

#YouKnowimRight they asked questions about her genitalia and surgery and basically humanity questioning questions instead of questions about what she was there for.

[@YouKnowImRight99]

Social Purgatory What Idiots they are. Did she answer their questions or did she check them?

[@Nate-tw4zi]

I'm really digging his whole vibe. He's wise and you can tell he's been through some thangs. Most importantly, he clearly has zero f**ks to give anymore. Haters need not apply

[@amfb718]

“It’s easy to be who are when who you are is what’s popular” A WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Yes!

[@gauxzaytray]

ΥΕΣ!!!

[@ErikaDavinci35]

WOW. This was so deep. I'm taking this quote. I just started watching this interview, is this a quote from Billy Porter?

[@ericsonjacques7643]

I dont get it

[@whoisSashaJolie]

I'm only at 1:48 and listening to him made me remember this: Many years ago I worked as a phone sex operator; and one day I got a call from a man that was "trans" (gender/sexual, I don't recall). But this man called the 1-800 phone sex line just so he could have someone to talk to. He obviously had no friends and no family. He was alone in this world, with no one to talk to about his fears, joys, dreams, goals, burdens, etc., except a 22 years old stranger working hundreds of miles away from where he lived. Whenever I see a gay man these days, I thank the Universe that male can live in his truth. That he doesn't have to hide in his NYC apartment and chat with a stranger in Los Angeles (because that's the only person he can talk to while speaking at 1.99 per minute). he likely has his own friends and a supportive family. I can't talk shit about a man for celebrating his existence and embracing himself. I sometimes wonder what ever happened to that man in NYC. Did he finally begin living his truth? Did he ever find friends? Did his family ever come to accept him? Or did he die alone with no one to say good-bye to. I cannot make a guy feel bad because of who he is at his core. And I'd hate to make a person feel horrible about themselves simply because I couldn't accept them as they are. Change begins with you.

[@S1lverArr0w]

Push this comment to the top

[@brycescott4935]

IamSashaJolie 💜

[@InnerPower4me]

💗💗💗💗

[@B.Jacquee-O]

Beautifully written. God bless you hun

[@spiritwarcrystalawakening1915]

ILL TAKE THAT OVER THE INFESTATION OF THIS BULLSHIT no one needs to know who anyone lays with

[@FatimaSacoh]

“And the category is!!!!!”...... love Billy Porter aka Pray Tell

[@relationshipexpert3]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@Juju_Haitiansdoitbetter]

Who here bc of POSE

[@camecex]

I am

[@jarmainharrell7084]

Me too!

[@toniat8278]

THE CATEGORY IS.... Yaaaas! Love the whole cast!

[@officertdavis]

Me!!!!

[@sherijones8805]

10's acrossssss the BOARDDDDDDDDDD I LOVE HIM

[@aestheticsoul692]

great interview. to those offended by his confidence, get over yourselves.

[@rhondalumpkins6003]

I would say to those who are offended, get some.

[@theenagreen7253]

TODAY!!!

[@osaogbebor8855]

aestheticsoul692 AMEN!

[@TheShaneoux]

@@rhondalumpkins6003 lol

[@eboni257]

@@rhondalumpkins6003 Boom!🤜🏾💯🙌🏿😎🤣

[@shogunedpada4293]

its always good to hear a black man doing well so himself regardless of his sexuality.

[@mrman9151]

That part👏🏾

[@latashathomas4239]

It’s great to see a smart, black, grown ass man teaching and great to see smart, black, grown ass people LISTENING and LEARNING.

[@renaldopierre1995]

Yesss of course uplift the gay black men and I’m sure u demonetized the straight ones…agenda for white people of working perfectly and y’all black women helping them……tf is he teaching ? Being gay ? That’s not an African culture moron..

[@meanvecktor1900]

“Show up for your life” EPIC, “I RECEIVED THAT”

[@nurseb430gorham8]

This is what it's all about. 2 straight dudes 1 straight woman conversing with a gay man. Talk to people. Ask questions. We are all family. Like Billy said, let's fight this fight together.

[@kaymogul]

"It's easy to be who you are when what you are is what's popular."

[@badmama007]

"Get out of my bedroom, and you'll be fine." *drop mic*

[@shanelledowney1162]

Yes

[@hsaitoh9790]

Don't tell the world wtf you doing in your bedroom! (easier solution)

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

@@hsaitoh9790 this just might be the comment of the century

[@DarkLight6Tv]

@@hsaitoh9790 this should apply to everyone. Gay or straight.

[@inblackamericaradio5409]

@@DarkLight6Tv gays are the ones wanting to "teach" kids about being gay......straight society ironically promotes abstinence or dont bring sex up at all

[@MrGarry1031]

How have I not seen this interview before!!!!!! I love Billy Porter!!!!!

[@michellejones2427]

Me too, I'm just seeing this now? Don't know how I missed it! 😂😄

[@bronxmami1404]

Literally same!

[@didacus3461]

@@bronxmami1404 same here

[@didacus3461]

@@michellejones2427 ikr Mee too

[@JaneDoe-tm2ex]

Same!!

[@V4Vonnie]

I know this is hard to believe. 1. You can be gay AND black. 2. Hating gay ppl is just as prejudiced as being hated for being black. 3. Many black ppl you don't accept are fighting for you whether you like it or not. The End.

[@divalova6523]

Thank.you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 too much facts.

[@toniat8278]

True... true...

[@jclef614]

#2 is a NOT...folks need to stop comparing the gay struggle to the black struggle. Gay folks (mostly white) get talk about for their sexual preference ( that you choose to come out about). Black folks built a country for FREE and were KILLED for wanting to become equal and guess what this country still doesn't treat us equal (my black skin doesn't have the option to come out of the closet).

[@ChrissyMissy87]

@@jclef614Mostly gay people are white? Clearly you don't know the meaning of preference because if you did you'd know being Gay is not one. So yes, being prejudice towards Gays is just bad as being prejudice towards black ppl. You know why? Because you can't choose either. Did you choose to be straight or you just were naturally attracted to the opposite sex?? See how that works. Same for Gay ppl.

[@onevoice4894]

V4Vonnie WHAT!? The only thing hard to believe is that someone would write such nonsense and other clowns would co-sign it 🤦🏾‍♂️ 1. No one ever said that you can’t be gay and black at the same time, the problem is that way too many black gays put their sexual preference before their race when no other members of the LGBTQ do that and certainly NOT to align with black gays unless it benefits them. No other race of gays talks that intersectional bullshit other than blacks out of desperation to be accepted by others who have zero interests in intersecting with you. 2. Don’t ever compare the plight, vitriol and hate that black people have endured over the past 500 years simply for being black to who some dude wants to stick his dick in or some stud wants to eat out her pussy. Most of the laws and acts of hate targeted towards blacks people have been perpetrated by whites straight and gay. At no time in history has there EVER been acts of oppression towards gays anywhere near the scale of the transatlantic slave trade, Jim Crow, Red lining, mass-incarceration committed against people specifically because of who they have sex with and for anyone to say anything otherwise is disingenuous and disrespectful. 3. “Many black people you don’t accept are fight for you”... who’s YOU?? As I said, too many black gays place their sexual preference over their race.. FACT! When you do this you can’t possibly be placing the same sense of urgency on justice and liberation for black people as you do for acceptance from “others” in the LQBTQ community, when the very people you are looking to intersect with are some of the biggest perpetrators of injustice towards black people and have been for centuries. By definition that’s impossible.

[@TheSuperScifiShow]

So happy he was chosen on June 20, 2019 to get a ST🌟R on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 😊💖🎉🏆

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AWESOME 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽🥳🥳🥳🥳💜

[@Tobias_2024]

Glad to have Billy Porter in "Pose"

[@serritahenley4593]

Me too!!

[@Mr-C-Codes]

Hey Envy!

[@danahoward759]

I love this man's VOICE. what a tremendous talent. He's captivating to watch

[@americanbeauty171]

I love his voice too!!!!

[@tezalizard]

I adore everything this man stands for! I live for POSE on FX!!!!!

[@joyfulnoon2368]

I came here to hear more from him! Love him on Pose get him back bclub I need to hear more!!! ❤

[@TheHonorableAngelinaNordstrom]

Billy Porter is the truth! He’s amazing as Pray Tell on Pose! Love him! ❤️

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YAAAAS LOVE BILLY PORTER LOVE POSE💜💜

[@NaNA68424]

When he said he was in college in the 80's and the early 90's I had to look up his age. He looookkksss goooodddd. That melanin!

[@didacus3461]

ikr!!! agreed

[@Taljaw]

It's been multiple lesbians on the show and y'all weren't this mad. The hypocrisy is real.

[@underthesurface323]

Matalja Michelle please yell it from the mountain tops

[@prissylily25]

EXACTLY

[@Nate-tw4zi]

Because straight men aren't threatened by lesbians, in fact it's a common fantasy that they could "convert" one. Gay males on the other hand, apparently stir up deep seeded feelings about their own sexuality that they prefer to keep hidden. It's sad really

[@nahhhbruhhh]

Matalja Michelle Exactly move on

[@MaeSekou]

N. A. NOW YOU JUST SPOKE A GOOD PIECE THERE...TRUTH

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Envy's silence is so loud in this interview

[@DarkLight6Tv]

How so?

[@IrresistibleWitch]

It’s call respect why does it have to be negative

[@jalonjones689]

envy wasnt even at the interview he was at a college event with his daugther.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Jalon Jones so they edited that in his intro?

[@jalonjones689]

MariahWhitneyCelineJanetMadonna yeah they said that in the beginning.

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

Billy Porter dropped some very valuable jewels regarding life. I like him even more!!!

[@thecharlieL]

Thank you, Billy for being who you are. 🙏🏽❤️

[@cinderella458]

YASSSSS Billy Porter !!! Broadway legend!!!

[@nickey33]

I love Billy Porter! Excellent performer!

[@user-cu6ii3gv1x]

Billy Porter is at least 10 year older than the Breakfast Club but he looks the same age as them.

[@simplychitv]

Billy Porter is my new age hero. His intelligent, confidence and perseverance ; inspires me so much. ♥️❕❕

[@Powerfullpepper]

Check out him singing Love is on the Way. You will love him even more.

[@donyeachin]

I hate that the majority of the breakfast clubs audience is homophobic. Y'all gone learn that if all of us cant make it none of us gone make it. We all black. If someones sexual orientation or gender bothers you, that's your problem. No need to be disrespectful or hateful.

[@jaquaylle3]

Welcome to the cis black community who always cry víctim while being wolves

[@OGSuki.]

I am so grateful for him!! His voice-literally and figuratively-is so powerful. 💥✊🏽👑

[@carmellabrown3335]

Great interview! It's crazy this man is 50 years old. He's truly lived his truth, when it was DEADLY to do so!

[@MrCal2648]

Some kids ARE gay, just like some kids are straight. You can't "TEACH" someone to be gay, but you can teach people to accept one another for who they are and that's a lesson we should teach all kids.

[@mstlholliday]

CaptainHappen Yyyyeeesss. Thank you for saying this.

[@FauxGiovanni24]

CaptainHappen Perfectly said. ❤️

[@fkd1963]

say amen somebody

[@ladyt_ismyname6643]

I love Billy Porter’s energy.

[@babgyg0985]

I'm glad DJ envy didnt ask any questions this interview

[@prettyteacher6417]

I can't stand his ass. 😒

[@Nardlyworking]

his homophobic ass.

[@YouKnowImRight99]

I said the same thing!! Envy usually has the homophobic vibe when guest of the lgbt community comes on.. but he knew Billy Porter was not to be toyed with immediately!!

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

@@Nardlyworking you think so?

[@jaquaylle3]

It shows lack of growth and maturity......he should do better.....Im sure if he met white interviewee in reverse he would be ill.....give what you expect

[@rodesia2]

Love him!!! Been a fan for ages... So much talent in one human being is crazy!! Even his hair has talent 🙌🏾

[@andilovetalk]

I love his energy and message.

[@imanjones-doxen6118]

Can you please have Billy Porter back now that he can talk about Pose? He's finally getting the shine he deserves!

[@didacus3461]

*AGREED*

[@ArefinSiddiquee]

Love his work. It's a conversation of wisdom and love and i love every single second of it.

[@V4Vonnie]

It's nice to have a little culture and arts in the house. Open your minds folks.

[@rebeccaramijn]

Didn't know the guy before this interview, however, I like how he unapologetically stands in his Truth, can't do anything else but respect, he actually kept my attention, watched the whole interview.

[@thepinkprint5936]

DOPE INTERVIEW!!!!! I learned so much, and I appreciate his personality!! I need him back on this show

[@MarcusMartn]

The Pink Print I’m glad they have people like billy on this show because I thought this show was all about rappers and reality show thots acting stupid and talking about trash but having billy on the show really shows their opening up and talking to different types of people with different things to say

[@keeksB09]

Loved the movie “Kinky Boots” with Chiwetel Ejiofor it was so good and funny. Need to see the musical version. Great story.

[@jayfizzle9670]

Such a well spoken and intelligent man who I really didn't before POSE. Seen him on the red carpet in a dress and video clips from Kinky Boots now I am one of his biggest fans. And the Pose series is AMAZING.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

💜💜💜💜💜💜LOVE BILLY PORTER

[@ravenanderson1695]

Apparently wanting EQUALITY is supposed to come with limitations 🙄 these comments. “We should all be treated equally but/ except for....”FOH! disgusting and disappointing!

[@ravenanderson1695]

This man is amazing ❤️❤️

[@4twesley]

I have a friend that I asked about him coming out and he stated that it is hard. He has a loving mother that accepted him as he is. Kudos to Billy Porter for just being. I love it.

[@didacus3461]

It really is. Harder for some over others

[@deniseholland3769]

Billy Porter please, please, please, continue living your truest life. I love who you are and love the respect you pay to your mother by showing up for your life.

[@ParisDavisDean]

I will listen to this again, enjoyed it. Man you better speak, preach, teach! 😄Love Billy Porter's confidence, passion, positive attitude, and his enthusiasm; 😊 now that's the bomb. "You show up for your life everyday". "Your truth comes from the inside, that's all that we have". I needed to hear that today. Interesting listening to him, engaging. There are no mistakes. "Sometimes you are the best qualified for the job; and you still lose". He said a LOT, that makes a mountain of sense. Thank you so much, very nice interview.❣️

[@icameisaws4829]

Bring him back for Pose... love it!@

[@Mimiru88]

All i see in the comments are positive vibes & openness 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@chevezefarley8668]

He spoke the Damn truth!!!

[@fatgirlish8754]

Just started watching Pose and now I’m in a rabbit hole of everything Pose 😩😩😻😻😻

[@kimdirden3420]

GIRL! GIRL! GIRL! Me too! I was like...where have I been? Binged on season 1 via Netflix and it's been "on" every since!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

LOVE POSE WISH IT DIDN’T HAVE TO END😢😢😢

[@pythomas29]

THIS MAN IS A PURE TALENT!!!!! LOVE HIM!!!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

❤️

[@KIINGMARLY]

And what he said about our community is too true and the comments prove that as they always do... smfh.

[@AbsolutAlim]

For real..

[@mandyh9832]

I absolutely love Billy Porter!!!!!!

[@ydschools9745]

He was on an episode of Law & Order SVU, where he played a wrongly accused music teacher.

[@snoopyluvscena]

Yessssss I remember that episode.

[@tywilliams3891]

As a black culture we have been around gay folk for years from church to neighbors, my people it Ain't new. But anyway Billy is a masterpiece theatrical living legend just love. He wouldn't be who he is now if it wasn't for his journey.

[@gavstarr011]

We still have a long way to go but the world is changing love you Billy 🙌❤️❤️❤️💙💚💛🖤

[@katlegomhlauli8423]

“Get outta my bedroom and you’ll be fine” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 powerful

[@davis0730]

If you ain't about that Broadway or theatre life gtfo. (I'm kidding) I will cop theatre tickets like a fiend tho

[@RamondCurtis]

He is an ICON. PERIODT. 🙏🏾👑💯

[@marsiarochelin]

These comments are so hateful it's so disheartening. What did he say to warrant a them. He spoke a lot of positivity and share his truth through self reflection of his journey in life and in his industry.

[@brycescott4935]

Marsia Rochelin i had to go in myself smh... look at my comments and i hope it gives ppl a different perspective

[@illorbit2958]

Marsia Rochelin Nobody cares to hear a mental case talk. You want him watching your babies???? Hell No!!!

[@dnicole4236]

ILL ORBIT you’re so ignorant it’s sad 😂

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

ILL ORBIT get out of these comments with your ignorance. Are you taking care of your kids?

[@r.stevens6205]

I’ve learned that people project what they see reflected in and from their mirror! In a word self hate.

[@starrgazer9]

Good interview. S/O to the Breakfast Club for not giving af about ignorant opinions.

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

Has this been up since 2017? I swear I hadn’t seen it until now

[@CarmelaPattillo]

Mr. Porter is the TRUTH!!!! We as black people don't have time to be hating on each other, stop it!!! Racism doesn't care about any black or brown bodies regardless of sexuality. Do not get it twisted. He was right that we have to stop hating on each other's differences and fight the power that is oppressing us as a collective. Amen.

[@wandasistarealevans8141]

It became POSE & it's 🔥

[@TP-xy2ms]

This has to be one of the best interviews on the breakfast club.

[@tilerf308]

People hate different, and it’s sad

[@prof32]

@sbmphr Then it's very simple. Click on something you like. This country has a history of saying that about anything that isn't white and straight. Let's face it, the world is changing and there's a lot more "different" than we can imagine. Everyone wants to see their representation out there, not just the so-called "normal". That's boring asf!!

[@MrRon3278]

But you took the time to watch? 🤔

[@craigwiggins8287]

@@MrRon3278 Exactly! He's a closeted homophobe!

[@MrMountainchris]

@sbmphr Please don't procreate.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@sbmphr So you have an opinion of another adult male unrelated to you, whom also has the same rights to free will as you do. I suppose you wish you could justify your own failure to adapt to change. Bless your heart.

[@ericagulley3918]

"And the Category is!!" I love him. Thank you Mr. Billy Porter for your presence on Breakfast club and your talent. 👏👏🤗😘😘🎉🎉🥂

[@NikkiGShow]

I absolutely remember the Patti and Cindi duet back in the day...!!! It was Epic

[@RUNWAYBEAUTY]

This is my first time seeing this man and I love him 🤣

[@juombe]

Of course you like him, you like seeing weak effeminate black men?

[@righteousinphillthy9483]

Love him after u get HIV one night he feeling confused

[@mrfunky1768]

Oh contrary .......no stronger is a man than he who can stand in front of ignorance and bigotry still proclaim his truth in spite of your misguided venom !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ceeceeclarke6130]

Ckout Pose

[@anacuskova8563]

that speaks of your heart

[@lisacraig1086]

I love him on Pose! Great interview

[@Lovaofmuzik4eva]

Love Billy Porter🌈 the positivity n truth he is speaking🙏🏾...I'm taking that quote "Show up for your life" to heart.

[@lw7379]

I LOVE YOU MR. BILLY PORTER!!! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@DereBear]

He is in that room PHILOSOPHIZING

[@wanda01141]

My aunt asked me to come see kinky boots with her. I really didn't know what it was about and I declined the invite. Now I wish I went. Also his story about his mom is similar to mines

[@ChantalChantel]

I’m not p

[@LUVLELEO100]

Billy Porter style is on a whole nother level💯💯💯🌹😍🤩

[@lynne4865]

show up for your life

[@f1rstladya216]

This play is based off the Movie "Kinky Boots" with Chiwetel Ejifor back in 2005. Movie was really nice!

[@harrietjohnson1930]

Billy Porter thank you for being your brilliant self.

[@matobakosempe7632]

When he says: "sometimes you're the most qualified for the job and you still lose " - damn that cut deep.

[@Prettyscorp80]

Billy Porter the National Treasure!!!!

[@herecomesthewrights2639]

I love how he talks! Very positive soul! New fan!

[@meganrobinson1707]

I have been a fan of Billy Porter since Show Me and Love Is On The Way. He can sang.

[@2009juicyfruit]

Love his role on Pose..... I cry every damn episode

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

IKR😢💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@21habbit87]

Had no idea who he was but I liked this interview

[@eleonoramercogliano4381]

I loved this interview, thank you so much

[@Mebirduwine]

Dude almost 50 I just knew he was like 25 lol

[@Epiphany1920]

Please bring Mr. Porter back for a new interview and Pose discussion.

[@mmac717]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that America refuses to call what happened in Vegas an act of terrorism

[@Leo-ch2qy]

How would this distract anyone from that...??????

[@starrgazer9]

Stupid comment.

[@meagainstthewrld606]

mmac717 you're distracting yourself with foolishness

[@gentleraine480]

Yesss, Mr. Porter! Had the Patti/Cyndi sing off on VHS! Legendary, just as YOU are!!! 👑🌈

[@marywilkins1699]

Congratulations, we love you Billy, stay focused. God bless!

[@Youtubeuser-tn3qo]

POSE IN THE MAKING WAS THE SERIES BABBBYYYYY YAAAAAS

[@austinjalen108]

IM SO HAPPY BILLY IS GOING BACK TO KINKY BOOT!

[@lw7379]

I love your energy Mr. Porter☺☺☺

[@darkskyparadise1384]

Wow, Charlemagne and Envy (especially Charlemagne) seem real comfortable with they sexuality. Props to them.

[@BrandonClarke7]

Why wouldn't they.?

[@MrRon3278]

Yes, kudos to them because most straight black males that are part of black music/entertainment industry tend be extremely homophobic and they manage be respectful and be professional at what they do. 🖤✊

[@bubbleiciousdamn3008]

Yeh they should receive compliments for treating a fellow human normally. 😑

[@TheRoryR21]

This is gonna be Kid Fury in 30 years.

[@romaerb4161]

Mr. Porter is an amazing and versitile artist! Thanks for sharing him!