Durand Bernarr opens up about his parents accepting his gender expression 💛

[@richkidboywonder]

I’m a heterosexual male and I don’t give a F about his sexual preferences I just know I love this guy voice!!! Super talented!

[@ajsassy788]

That's exactly how I feel about him! Dude can sing his entire face off!!!

[@shaicook9608]

He sure can sang his butt off❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@richkidboywonder]

@@shaicook9608 most definitely have you seen him perform with erykah bada? I think he was singing back up and she gave him a quick solo. It was grand!

[@jaylesto_thephotographer]

@@richkidboywonder same 💪🏾

[@Bambam12340]

A hetero what wtf is that

[@love83forever]

When I saw a picture from his childhood, it was very clear. He has always been who he is. This authenticity needs no explanation.

[@swuave29]

Coming from a straight male, what you do sexually is yo business... The vocal talent he has is dope as hell

[@princefavio]

Hands down one of the best male vocalist that’s out right now. A vocal beast.

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

AGREEED!

[@ElleK-f8w]

❤

[@richkidboywonder]

Right this guy can sing with the best!!! A Vocal gymnasts!

[@zCasanova]

he is the best

[@KElise-pp1tx]

He can sing on another level!!! Your orientation is your business...

[@endswithme555]

@@KElise-pp1tx that part! His business! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@erin7595]

When I saw his tiny desk performance the first thought I had was “his parents must be SO proud!” And I truly hope they were. Such a beautiful and expressive performance 😭

[@livinglife7297]

He has a Beautiful voice love the way he goes up & down the scales and can scat like nobody's business. 😅

[@SlottiexBob]

This brother can sang!

[@KElise-pp1tx]

He explained that well

[@Betterdailyy]

Ima straight male and I love this dude! Been following him for about 10 years now. Bro can’t be touched vocally!

[@karimsings4098]

I made this USB c earring he's wearing, and the RCA plug earrings that he wore on Tiny Desk.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

The way Amanda Seales handles and manages space and energy, is an artform in itself. She gives room without disappearing into the shadows. You see and feel the flow of true conversation, regardless if there is an agreement or debate. I appreciate her Scholarship and Empathy to ensure that those next to her feel heard by her. This is a teachable moment on Active and Intentionally Listening. Bravo 👏🏾💗✊🏾

[@michellehuff1710]

Well written comment:)

[@advocate1913]

I went through this last year with my son. He asked several times if he could paint his nails. After awhile, I decided to give the green light and I painted his nails myself, without making it a big deal. After that itch was scratched once, he’s not inquired or expressed the desire to want to do it again. He felt loved and accepted by the act and gesture of allowing him some space and leniency to be curious and expressive, with moderations and boundaries in place. Our bond has grown even tighter knowing he’s accepted no matter how he chooses to respectfully express himself. Loved this conversation!

[@adriennekromah6865]

That’s so sweet ❤️❤️❤️

[@Miles_Novasaamf]

Leniency and curiosity in expression is dope! I'm curious about what the moderation and boundaries tho. What did they look like ?

[@CelestialGatez]

Where was his father? 😮 Just curious

[@advocate1913]

@@CelestialGatez deceased

[@CelestialGatez]

@@advocate1913 I'm sorry to hear that. Peace to you and yours.

[@Markij1027]

Don’t care how he expresses himself! He’s a phenomenal talent! Love his style, his music and his talent. That’s all that should concern us!!❤️❤️❤️

[@brogeorge4039]

REAL PEOPLE JUST SAYING "SING TO US BRO"!✊🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Dewalsh929]

I love him❤

[@TyCChronicles]

I’m so proud of Durand! For those that watch his videos on KZbin back in the day, isn’t nice to see what he has become?! 😀 Lettuce Pray! 💛

[@aishalloyd5054]

Is it even possible to not love Durand more???❤🎉🤸🏾‍♀️ Bravo cousin!!! Great job Amanda!!!😍

[@steppbrotha]

You HAVE to meet Durand's parents....They are both incredible human beings!

[@brashawnsiriboe]

Both of y’all’s style eatssss

[@deborahrose7047]

Just a really lovely being....with a mega gift of a voice and desire to use that gift for the best

[@MegaEsque]

I appreciate this conversation. I’ve also never agreed with the concept of coming out because why don’t straight people come out as straight? The obsession with labels is of an opportunity to live a multidimensional life. I would also venture to say women also play a big role in perpetuating ‘down low’ culture. A bisexual woman is bisexual. A bisexual man is gay and when - as a man - you’re seen as being gay, you’re seen as less of a man.

[@lk_c7214]

I agree with you that the idea of anyone “coming out” seems silly because it shouldn’t matter and like you said as straight people we don’t need to do that, but we also have to be realistic about our current society; sometimes you have to slap people in the face with truth so you aren’t ignored. So in a perfect world no one should have to “come out” but in our actual world silence/lack of public acknowledge can lead to the continuation of oppression.

[@SweetMissMikka]

Yes, I’ve never liked that whole concept. Both women and men play a big role in “DL culture” though and I don’t think one has more responsibility than the other. I know some women that think like that and others that don’t. Same with men.

[@PancakeDiaries]

I respect it because it's very sound... A sexual preference can't be started until u have the experiences to define it. Can't know ur gay if you've never done that... Ur just u until u can define that. I appreciate this shit a lot because ppl act like I'm crazy when I say this.

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

Coming out as straight isn’t a thing because you that is the societal norm. Straight ppl would never have to come out as straight because that’s already assumed unless told otherwise

[@use-Neo8701Malapane]

Love Durant❤His music speaks to the soul.

[@cjw2007pti]

2 awesome individuals having a convo.

[@lydiaviser2613]

His voice !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joh6544]

I love you KING 👑 YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED 👈🏿THANK YOU

[@ladyt3701]

I love his music!

[@mintydoodz]

I aspire to be as wholeheartedly authentic as he presents himself. Always with such immense talent and genuine hilarity and kindness. I'm always in awe when I hear him sing OR speak!

[@Saushas-ear]

Love him so immensely talented and brilliant.

[@bjburton2061]

Man my dad didn’t care that I figured out I liked women. He just wanted to know were we still gonna watch wrestling together and I do my Razor Ramon impressions. Now my momma had to get checked by my protective sisters. They really asked her did they need to step outside respectfully and then my grandmother asked her the same thing. My mom and my grandmother were besties for resties. When it came to me, I was my grandmother’s favorite person in the world and she was mine. I’m empathize with other ppl in my community that don’t have supporting parents/family. I couldn’t imagine not talking on the phone with my sisters on conference calls.

[@lasailor7869]

DURAND IS SIMPLY THE BEST HAVE YALL SEEN SOMEONE SMOKE A BLUNT GET COTTON MOUTH THEN SING LIKE SING!!❤️🔥🫶🏼 my favorite male vocalist

[@deontaylor6721]

This is a great podcast!! Keep up the good work 🎉

[@marshabeamon1695]

As D. Wade acknowledged and faced it's usually the parents worried about what others will say about them as parents.

[@kenyapope952]

Hi,he is gifted with talent,by god.Singing is a...special talent.I wish him continued success.I like the hat & expressive shirt.Yellow is happy,fun & beautiful.It's nice to get to know about him.

[@childadvocate8374]

Love him. My lgbtq daughter put me on to him. "If you do not live for the applause you will not die from the boos". One of my fav quotes ❤️

[@AFugitt-s8i]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@nbitsme1629]

Is KZbin spying on me I was listening to his music all last night and ues all in and through my algorithm

[@rubinpowelliii216]

I love this Episode and I finally have a comment. I feel as anOut Gay BlackMen Some of us don't really get too speak about our Queerness too our love ones and We Learn to Coape with allowing folks we know to come around.

[@BLC267]

His style is his own but he reminds me of the gospel singer Tonex ❤ his style & voice I never heard of him until today but I been listening to Avery & Steve Mackey..🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ladybakaqueenb]

😩 the chin hair reminds me of scene from that Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston movie.

[@EUROPA-THE-LAST-BATTL]

Everybody just…2:58 Get the hell out of here.. literally 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@aaronclay79]

Rand! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@pyscez93]

As a HAITIAN AMERICAN yea Moe was getting on my nerves about the cats and dogs. Those ppl in the video was actually exposed for not even being Haitian. The black dude holding the geese was an animal catcher and he was African idk which country just kno he’s from the continent. The women who said her neighbors stole her cat. Come to find out her cat wasn’t missing it was chillin in the basement. Moe needs to get it together

[@theBlackBearrrr]

I been following Durand since I was 15, I'm 29 now. I absolutely love seeing his progression as a person and an artist ❤

[@happygrandma4ruthP]

A younger version of Keni Burke💯💯Rising to the top😊

[@onlycee4450]

Who been here since the love and war cover

[@ehh3140]

Tht cold he got a iPhone charger piece in his ear but my shit got a short in it

[@msnos6245]

Is he wearing a type c usb for an earring?

[@tynehazel007]

He sure is

[@deb1920]

You can always count on him for quirky earrings. They could have their own IG account.

[@tishsharay7509]

It makes sense he does music and started from his phone ❤😊 thats how prince was

[@YungGiftedandBLACKTV]

GUD VIBES ONLY or I’ll smoke 💨 ya wit da SAGE!!! 🔥🖤🔥🎤

[@tia4057]

Is that a USB C on his earing

[@Sean-p2r]

Sometimes i think queer people's aversion to referring to themselves as gay or pan or whatever is actually internalized homophobia masked as "i dont like labels".

[@arcoftriumphuk9390]

@Sean-p2r how about he doesn't feel the need to box himself. As he said, he hadn't tried things first.

[@ehh3140]

Well..

[@MRFOCUSED360]

If it’s about the music who care if he sicks a ….. let keep about the music

[@djgeorge8749]

Amanda will u marry me

[@5thavemedia225]

You didn't need to have a conversation to say I'm this or that you already was this or that! Three Blind Mice can see that.

[@SweetMissMikka]

Right, but people do feel obligated to have the conversation bc it has become a societal norm. The conversation needs to move forward about why people are expected to share this information as if they are breaking the bad/disappointing news. How do we expect to progress as a society following these antiquated systems 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@5thavemedia225]

@sweetmissmikka6526 LGBTQP HAS WON THE BATTLE OF ACCEPTANCE ! They have FEDERAL LAWS protecting them as people! While there is NO BLK HATE CRIME BILL‼️ they have moved forward to the point that their lifestyle are shoveled down everyone's throat🤥 Antiquated❓️ is this notion that these people have to "come out" and tell everyone about gender persuasion and bedroom etiquette is beyond antiquated.... Why do they believe society gives a FK about them COMING OUT? They don't have a function of reproducing that lifestyle other than adoption, conversion, and global MASS PROGRAMMING. They want to propagate and force it upon you! There Goal is to have you become them! By proxy, LGBTQP COMING OUT is a RECRUITMENT drive for children, the impressionable and gullible!

[@5thavemedia225]

@cstorm8 may be your unaware of the history of men so-called coming out .... Remember, I'm not programmed you are....

[@sirhero7]

😢sad. Gotta repent homey

[@MsVwB]

Where you been I haven’t seen you since forever.🥰🤗🫣😌😊🙂‍↔️😁