Patti LaBelle Heartbroken About Being Painted "Villain" In Late Friend Luther Vandross' Documentary

[@jimmyferris]

We all knew Luther was gay and we didn’t care. He didn’t owe us any explanations.

[@vanessaburns9955]

What proof do u have? U actually saw him it the act

[@heyrobertcarter1]

@@vanessaburns9955 stop it!

[@kcshipp80]

❤ I agree

[@A_M_D1126]

@@heyrobertcarter1 Facts! Patti wasn't being malicious. Andy Cohen was doing what he's always done, and many of Luther's most die-hard fans, especially the queers (me included) knew and didn't care. I'm not understanding how being gay can tarnish the legacy of arguably one of the greatest voices of his generation, and in music.

[@addisonharris4255]

@@heyrobertcarter1😂

[@biggrobb]

It's heartbreaking that Luther's music and voice helped so many of us find true love while he longed for it he will be forever missed❤

[@heyrobertcarter1]

Who really cares at this point! His music will be forever and so will Patti’s! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CyCamronAnderson]

There ya go! 📌💯

[@sharronfoxx69]

Thank you!!!!💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@marymathews7082]

I love Luther Vandross he's still the greatest voice I ever heard ❤️

[@paperbagproductions103]

absolutely!

[@bredgethardison7372]

Well it does not matter how long Luther has been gone from this earth. It was his story to tell. I will not defend Patty… she was dead wrong for that.

[@lesliefrazier6424]

To me the saddest part of Luther’s life all that beautiful music he made and was scared to live his truth because he did not want to be ridiculed if he only knew we loved him regardless. He just wanted ANY LOVE.

[@reginaldblack8326]

@lesliefrazier6424 Yes ! Well said. He was loved! Honestly it would have been a press firestorm (look at when Ellen went public). I hope it wouldnt hurt his sales because his lady fans loved the music and him but werent trying to fvck him. I think Luther's concern was his Christian Mom.

[@patgorden5002]

@@reginaldblack8326 I come up during those times with Luther was out so I totally understand where he’s coming from. Yeah y’all say y’all would’ve loved him regardless, but you guys are not the majority let that marinate. Rest in peace Luther Vandross.

[@brownin329]

The problem wasn't fans. The problems was backlash from the Black church, shame of his mom, ridicule by the press. White people have the freedom to be out. Black men, not so much. If he had lived longer he probably would have come out.

[@SuperLarryF]

@@patgorden5002 If Luther had come out in the 80's and 90's his career would have been ruined. Nobody would have bought his music and his record deals would have disappeared. People were ignorant as hell in the 80's and 90's.

[@patgorden5002]

@@SuperLarryF I agree and they trying to bring that crazy ignorant Wicked way back with this Trump Administration

[@rodericka8279]

Love Luther and Patti period

[@dabigdikdangler]

Luther is an example to live your life for yourself, instead of worrying about what other people will think of you.

[@jaisonlives]

You are so wrong. He lived his life for his money. He was in the closet because of what people would think.

[@teddydavis2339]

Leave Patti alone. She did not out him. Everyone knew, but that's his business.

[@ss1nga]

Yes, but it wasn't her place to say it to the whole world

[@josephjohnson7090]

No everyone didn't know we the public assumed and like his mother inner circle if luther didn't confirm it it wasn't anyone's place to say otherwise regardless of him having passed on. He told her that in confidence

[@mikalmccoy530]

Correction, everyone assumed. Unless the person admits it themselves it's no one truth to tell. Patti made a big mistake. Just own it.

[@SuperLarryF]

@@teddydavis2339 I feel that if Luther was private about it and never said anything publicly, nobody else should have said anything. I love Patti but she was out of order

[@MrTodd-mu3tl]

Patti didn't have to open up her Big Gemini Mouth on the Wh_te Man's platform ☝🏿

[@sabrinaburnham4395]

Come ON y’all it ain’t like folks are surprised about Luther and his lifestyle! What ever Patti said was no big news.

[@TheOriginalLotus24]

It doesn't seem like a big deal now, but back in the day it was. The bottom line is regardless of whether other people assumed he was gay or not, it wasn't Patti's business to tell. I came out 25 years ago to the person I thought was my best friend. She was the only person who knew at that time. She then turned around and told her boyfriend, who then told other people. It is painful when someone you trust and confide in does something like that. Of course now it doesn't matter because I'm open with everyone about who I am. But that doesn't change the fact that what she did all those years ago was wrong. The same is true for Patti, no matter how much we love her.

[@annettethomas638]

She was his friend, she should not have told, if he never told it his lifestyle

[@ahlfar1901]

@@annettethomas638 she didn’t say anything in a malicious way to hurt him. The rumors has been around for years. Andy asked a question (in a very sneaky manner) , and still Patti answered in a very respectful manner. Y’all need to stop looking for villain. Luther was gay and everyone with eyes knew.

[@reginaldblack8326]

@@ahlfar1901 Exactly. It was rumored and honestly known because he NEVER dated, he was always alone. Alone because he was not into ladies and afraid to pursue men. I hope he knows how loved he is, I hope he feels it whereever he is resting.

[@latreswilliams]

@@TheOriginalLotus24ah get over it

[@blacknslick28]

That documentary was excellent and exceptional

[@shamondavis406]

@blacknslick28 I strongly agree with you!! Just finished watching it❤❤ RIP KING🥰

[@jessicap6873]

I wanna see it but I don’t know where??

[@JustBeingCoCo]

@@jessicap6873If I’m not mistaken,it’s on Hulu only right now.

[@gaylongoogle3726]

​@@jessicap6873it may still be at selected theaters. CNN just ran it over the weekend. Google movie and it might tell you.

[@asktheaunties5839]

@@jessicap6873CNN

[@sharondalynnewton7562]

He was born in that era of “hush hush “. Keep quiet. Don’t tell. Poor Luther. Hopefully now that he is resting, he found peace and happiness living his true self.

[@classicsoulconcerts]

Let me say this about the Patti LaBelle "outing" accusation. For those of you accusing Patti of "outing" Luther Vandross it's people like you why gay men and woman stay imprisoned and closeted. Clearly she was baited if you saw the interview. After Luther's stroke the person by Luther and his mother's side was Patti. Patti sang at his funeral. Throughout the 80s and 90s Patti and Luther were inseparable on TV and off. (How soon we forget). The interviews are documented. We live in the age of google ....don't be lazy. If you know anything about entertainment interviewing and baiting guests for salacious gossip that interview was a CLEAR indication of it. Patti LaBelle was a guest on "What Happens Live" with a question thrown at her about her friend Luther Vandross' sexuality (we all know how messy this show is but many dont so they come in getting blindsided). Why was Luther even brought up outta the clear blue as a topic? Let's use common sense. It's a Andy Cohen drama filled show!

[@johnfoster8024]

💯💯💯

[@carolrobinson4788]

Ms. Patti and Luther are Both my favorite singers of All Time and I do not take kindly to Anyone for Any Reason, throwing shade these icons! You can’t tarnish them in my eyes. Long live their legacies of Love through their music! ❤️🥰🤗🙏🏾

[@bridgetteyoung1930]

I love Patti❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@theriawilliams818]

Patti could never look bad honey neva ❤

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

EVA.... THEY ALWAYS TRYING IT

[@ahlfar1901]

They been trying a lot lately.

[@loisnoble9139]

AMEN

[@jessebillings2867]

Luther loved Miss. Pattie. Although Luther preferred not to share his sexual preferences during certain times in his, I really don't think he'd give damn if Miss Patti shared her viewpoint. Please don't give Miss Patti any grief.

[@Netbe277]

They had to put it on somebody. Patti/ Luther. Will always remain Legendary . Here and Now. Ms Patti Somebody Loves You Baby💐💝

[@justiceguru100]

❤Patti

[@deborahrogers5722]

Patti Labelle ❤Love her Songs 🎉Best Wishes

[@miaprice3590]

I saw it here in LA in November it was incredible and all they did was publish what she said all over Bravo!! Why would you give his business to the clear people they never care about giving it all up

[@derekrice6971]

What Patti said was ancient history at the time she said it years ago. Nobody was shocked then and nobody should be shocked now.

[@leilani319]

How dare they use Patti, especially after leaving Patti out of the entire documentary except for the short clip with Andy! Luther went backstage at the Apollo as a young man and marched right up to Patti, Sarah, Nona, and at the time Cindy Birdsong and declared he was indeed determined to start a fan club for Patti Labelle and the Bluebells while simultaneously serving this new venture as its President. Patti was family, and Mary Ida Vandross, as well as Luther, had anything and everything they could think of in part from Patti! If anyone should've had the most time, it would be Patti first with commentary from Nona, Cindy Birdsong, and any archived audio or film of the late Sarah Dash at the the beginning of this documentary! I know personally first hand just what a support Patti was, particularly in the last months of his life. How deplorable! 🤬💩 Also missing was Bette Midler who adored Luther and still does! Something was off here, and it was evident when the documentary skipped over his formative years in which Patti Labelle and the Blubells were a HUGE part of! 💔

[@rashawnda-professor2999]

Happy 2025 You're speaking facts. I have yet to see Luther's documentary but I did learn that Patti was interviewed and she wanted to see the documentary before it aired but the producers refused which is why she didn't sign the release. Plus it was also revealed that some of the producers didn't want to show the footage of Patti being interviewed on Andy Cohen but they were over ruled. Plus Vlad TV asked many of Luther's celebrities friends about him and his sexuality and they spoke on it but no body got on them for speaking of it. Sadly Cindy Birdsong has been ill since 2014 and is in a nursing home.

[@Vfieldsone]

I love Gary giving the tea. I be cracking up! Gary be like honey.

[@afoodiesguidetofasting9412]

Good job Gary, don't let them change the narrative

[@ninasimone727]

I HAVE ALL HIS MUSIC 🎶 AND WHO CARES WHO LUTHER LOVED. LOVE IS LOVE ❤️ LET IT GO

[@blackheywoodheywood]

Luther was a big ol queen who could sing his ass off. He was one of the children, for sure. Patti did nothing wrong, let her alone.

[@mofun5315]

Patti should have not said what she said, but I know she didn't mean to do anything wrong, she was just being honest.

[@divatalk9011]

Patti was half tricked by Andy Cohen into discussing it: Andy framed the question like it was a already a known fact

[@so9205]

Okay the infamous Patti LaBelle appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" occurred in 2017! Where was all the pearl clutching then? The producers of the documentary did her dirty. They interviewed her for the film then didn't use her footage because she requested final approval. They CHOSE to solely use the "Watch What Happens Live" footage. No mention made of the assistance Patti gave to Luther after his stroke. And the assistance she gave to his mother after his death. Now Patti is being vilified and experiencing bomb threats at her shows. She was always supportive of Luther and the queer community. That ain't no way to treat a lady.

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

The real fans of Luther Vandross knows he was not outed by Ms.Patti LaBelle, he was outed by Oprah Winfrey in an episode that she did before he passed. In the interview, when Luther was wheeled in the room, Oprah said look at you looking like a Diva". That's when the rumor started swirling. Luther's mother and family has no ill will with Ms.Patti they knew she hadn't done anything maliciously and shortly after his passing accompanied her to sing at a tribute to Luther at his mother's request, they're weren't mad so why is everyone else.

[@reginaldblack8326]

You are delusional. Rumours have been swirling since the early 90s since he was always solo. Oprah didnt out him when he was recovering from the stroke. Ms Patti confirmed what we all already knew.

[@ben44xxx]

who cares once you look at luther you knew so BS we got you Ms.Patti LaBelle RIP to Luther Vandross

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

@reginaldblack8326 Of course there were rumors before then, in Hollywood and in the Gay Community, but the world didn't know until Oprah said it. Some people have gaydar but a lot of people don't, It was a shock to a lot of people that thought he liked women. Everyone that saw that episode caught it, Oprah was the biggest thing out here, everybody saw that show it came away with what they came away with that Luther was Gay, I know my phone rang a few times asking did I see the interview. However please don't call me names, we can agree to disagree out there, let's be adults, I can give it just as good as I can get it, but I'd rather have an adult conversations.

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

@reginaldblack8326 Yes the people in the 90s knew as far as Hollywood and the Gay Community, the world didn't know until it was on the biggest show on television,The Oprah Winfrey,I know my phone was ringing asking did I see the episode. We can agree to disagree, but please leave the name calling out, I can give it just as good as I can get it, but why should I have to if I'm talking to another adult.

[@archandroid3000]

@@BOSSLADY-cu8vs Over a decade before that interview, there was a ComicView joke about women who have crushes on Freddie Jackson and Luther Vandross not knowing that they were secretly singing to each other. I'm not sure how what Oprah allegedly said is worse than that or what Patti did.

[@darienwilliams6070]

You can always count on my love! You are my friend! Somebody loves you baby! When you talk about love! New Attitude, Stir it up! Lady Marmalade, Somewhere over the rainbow! It's a new day! Where are her background singers🤔. She didn't say nothing hurtful. If so, then we"re admitting that the lifestyle is wrong. You don"t have to come out as straight. Besides, we don"t know them, we know their talent. Black people love Lutha and Patti! How much has changed since he debuted and the 20 years he"s been gone🤔

[@solovantravel]

I ❤ the Way Gary tells a story 😂😂😂

[@jessicap6873]

Yesss me too! Even if someone else already reported it, I wanna hear it from Gary 😂

[@refinedqueen2260]

We all knew he was that way… just like we know about Queen Latifah. Luther sang like velvet.

[@lakersin556]

Can't wait to watch it. I don't have CNN though. I'll figure it out.

[@kitchenskills5427]

It is phenomenal

[@tamalalynchbradford5678]

I hope Patty doesn't let it weigh on her heart! Everyone speculated regardless of what was seen! She was good to him and his mom! Loved Luther and love Patty! I have seen both of them a minimum of 2x. I think Patty I've seen like 4 times!! Loved, loved their performances!!!

[@terence4427]

Lots of people say, " Everyone knew," but I think most people didn't care about Luther's sexuality. He was a great singer and left an indelible mark on the culture. I'm a Patti Labelle fan, but a true friend should never discuss something you want to keep private. That said, she deserves the smoke. Sorry.

[@catherinejones2380]

@@terence4427 I Love both of them two of the best singers ever but I feel if Luther didn't ever come out even though people was saying he in ever say anything so if he was and he went to the grave not telling the world his business it was between him and GOD so patti are his family shouldn't tell the world nothing about him I'm just keeping it real

[@davidgadson714]

she has the right to be mad they only show that part which makes her look like she outed him

[@PrettyPowerfulAndPersevering]

I’m glad Brat said where I can find it at the end. TY!❤

[@koffeblk]

She kept his secret until after he died, so stop this crap. Luther was long dead when she did that wwhl! Patti not pressed! Anything to get publicity

[@LadySunflower1224]

I agree🤨

[@Truchrissy76]

Key word secret she should’ve never said anything whether he’d be dead or alive that was his story to tell.

[@koffeblk]

@Truchrissy76 it was his secret that he took to his grave. Her experience that she is alive to share if she chooses too and did!

[@Truchrissy76]

It wasn’t her story to tell and she shouldn’t be upset that she’s getting backlash now should she since she chooses to and did

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

Right! ​Luther's mother said she didn't have a problem with anything Ms.Patti said so why does everyone else. I remember when they tried to turn Luther's mother against Patti close after his death

[@corneliuswhite5139]

In other news: Luther produced one of my favorite songs for Patti called "(When You Love Somebody) I'm saving My love for you" on the "Burnin'" album. It's a beautiful song! 🥰 Check it out!

[@glw5166]

Luther was both overweight and gay so he probably had many insecurities during his career. People were not as accepting back then as they are now.. It is a shame that he could not just be himself because I think most of us knew that he was gay and couldn't care less. No one sang like Luther and I am sorry for those who did not get a chance to see him live in concert.

[@Brownluxuryteam]

How many times does he have to say honey. Lawd.

[@loisnoble9139]

Leave Patty the hell alone. Stevie Wonder could see that he was gay. Wendy Williams mentioned it on her show. There's nothing or no one on this earth can make Patty look bad. No apology needed Patty.

[@travonjones]

She made herself the villain

[@ARI_LYND]

Luther Vandross's song "Always and forever" is on at this moment. We could only be remembered by the mind's of others. Luther's truth only God knows....Love you Patti 🙏

[@scorpiolong4779]

Patti isn't the victim she said that about him out her own mouth.

[@wandawoods5006]

💯

[@wandawoods5006]

💯

[@darreylhenderson702]

Go play in traffic

[@asayudwhaddameant8346]

She didn't think she was doing anything wrong. Perhaps she shouldn't have said it, but everyone knows Patti Labelle loved and cared deeply for her dear friend, Luther Vandross.

[@sharoncrockran6098]

Gary, I bet you will not speak on Ricky lies about those twins. It's a well kept secret there, right I bet y'all knew for sure, but he's your boss and I understand your position. Keep your mouth ziplock.

[@Lenora-h2y]

Patti is A GEMINI HONEY! THEY ARE ALWAYS MADE TO BE THE SCAPEGOATS! Always!

[@essenceiman7726]

Please leave Patti alone she meant no harm

[@yolondathorpe8117]

Was pl mad when Madonna said Luther's name during a AIDS tribute?

[@lynn111l]

It was good 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@itsdeeannaagain]

I remember seeing a video where she stated that Luther wanted her to tell his secret after he was dead. Actually asked her to do this according to her.

[@victorlatimer1009]

Luther for sure ain't mad at Patti. Patti could call him Barney if she wanted to. I'm never mad at Patti & neither is Luther. 🎉❤🎉 It's not like we didn't know all along anyway!👀

[@ctbt1832]

Now Patty should create a documentary about the lifetime with Luther. It’s that simple

[@KD-yh8gg]

This is manufactured. Ms. Patti did not do anything maliciously. She was there for Luther more than the family now they want to capitalize. Shame on the family and producers. Ms. Patti still that Queen ❤❤❤

[@PrinceMontrey]

“I ain’t doing nothing that’s gon be produced” 😂😂

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

Nobody did Patti dirty. She did LUTHER dirty by running her mouth.

[@miarawks]

how do you know you act like you was a part of the friends circle😂

[@ahlfar1901]

She did nobody dirty. Her response had no malicious intent.

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

​@@ahlfar1901 She loved Luther with all her heart, it doesn't matter what people say, she knows the friendship they had,that's all that matters.

[@ahlfar1901]

@@BOSSLADY-cu8vsThat’s right 💯… she looked after Luther when he was ill, and took care of his mom after Luther died. Shame on the producers for doing this to her.

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

@ahlfar1901 I'm sure it was a great documentary, of course you want to do your best work because it can bring future work, but I'm sure Ms Patti felt the energy that's why she had those requests.

[@montezdiamond7065]

Excellent documentary and the part about Patti did not stand out to me. Patti is not a villain and hopefully her heart will be healed. This too shall pass.

[@felthashow]

The comment has been on Luther Vandross's Wikipedia page for years. It was already public

[@beemonique8466]

What network is it on?

[@tonteaux1]

CNN

[@LarryBanks85]

Wow that was crazy!

[@ahlfar1901]

Everyone with eyes already knew. Stop looking for people to blame. If she had malicious intent , I would understand the outrage. But she definitely meant no harm.

[@archandroid3000]

"Everyone thinks it, so it must be true." is a very dangerous narrrative.

[@ahlfar1901]

@@archandroid3000 There is no narrative. It was the truth. Period.

[@archandroid3000]

@@ahlfar1901 No one is blaming anybody and Patti Labelle will never be cancelled. But if it's wrong to force living people out of the closet, then certainly it's wrong to force dead people out of the closet.

[@hellowhatsnew3835]

WHY DO PEOPLE CARE? Come on.. He was wearing purple eyeshadow in the 80's. We still love him. I love Patti.

[@mzmilz8060]

Watch what you say in an interview. They can’t frame you if you’re not in the future. Don’t say it, they can’t report it.

[@VRSoweto]

Here we go, again. Another show where Black people gossip about Black people. Why can’t shows like yours focus on doing and saying positive and constructive things about Black people. Use your platform to highlight the good, we all have blemishes. Eleanor Roosevelt is credited with saying, “great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events and simple minds discuss people.” I would argue that we all want to be great.

[@Kenyon712]

Everybody already knew Luther was sweeter than hood Kool Aid.

[@ndoni99]

I think it is really sad that Patty has to be vilified in order to appease the image that strangers want to have of who Luther was, Patty was his true friend and someone close enough to him to know him. There is nothing wrong with him living an "alternative" life or not. Sometimes as a community, we can be so tough and critical of each other, as if we do not endure that scrutiny bad enough from other communities.

[@georgeandy6923]

Very Well Stated!!

[@mz.punkin7669]

I'm soo mad I missed it what streaming platform is it on ?

[@lookingtowardsthesun]

CNN

[@taharqa332]

She was wrong. If Luther never spoke on it - she shouldn't have. She was definitely WRONG!!!

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

Y'all need to chill... any street smart person knew Luther was gay, Patty didn't out him it was well known throughout the industry... and what's the big deal anyway? it's Luther's music people loved, his personal life wasn't anyone's concern.

[@mecca6941]

Gary was stuttering trying to get that tea out 😂😂😂😂

[@asktheaunties5839]

She does not look bad or seem shady! It was an excellent documentary!

[@jazzyjoints7081]

Ummmmm They probably just wanted to be messy just to get people talking about the doc. This era is sickening. Don't mess with Patti

[@jeannehudnell]

👏👏

[@brownin329]

We already knew. She thought it was safe because he had passed and so had his mom. Im not mad at Patti.

[@ree4061]

Patti didn’t reveal any secrets. We all knew.

[@itsnoahonfire]

Luther's family was very wrong for how they didn't include that Luther started Patti's fanclub and would sell her hot (stolen) dresses so they had something to wear. Luther and Patti went back to the 1960s. To omit her and use a clip that never should have aired in the first place was dirty. Patti and Luther loved one another.

[@PeaceFan1]

LEAVE PATTI ALONE..EVERYBODY KNEW Luther was Gay, EVERYONE...NO ONE LOVED Luther MORE, than Patti!

[@KingMaxMcqueen]

They keep saying she outed him. Andy specifically asked “Did he struggle with the idea of coming out publicly?” Her response was he didn’t want to disappoint his fans or his mother. Then she pivoted to him being a good person and one of her best friends. Andy didn’t ask “Was he gay?” And she said yes. The implication was in the question intentionally.

[@bt6210]

Hello family We loved Luther regardless. I always thought he was gay, but it didn't matter to me or anyone I knew. Pattie didn't mean any harm.

[@johnfoster8024]

Just our black folks wanting to keep up a lot of mes like we do. He was gay and we all new it. 💯✌🏽

[@sonyawalker6053]

keep defending Patti, that info was not for her to blab out in any news conversation. As soon as the interviewer starting with his sexuality she should have STOP and ended it. I felt sorry for her when "The Queen" did to her, but now Im seeing why Patti has become a messy old diva

[@leeleecorbett8421]

I Love Patti ! She Makes The Best Sweet Potato 🥔 Pie !

[@Yolander-c7c]

I guarantee you will not hear about Ricky smiley news about the twins but they talking about everyone else's business 🤔

[@misterhannsum]

It’s challenging to listen to and understand anything this girl is trying to say. A bunch of mumbling, that I cut short, in all of 30 seconds.

[@kathywest4411]

Why does the public have to kn ow that goes for anyone alive or not..

[@theriawilliams818]

What Documentary??

[@lookingtowardsthesun]

CNN did a documentary.

[@romeomacdonald827]

Patti did nobody dirty ty everybody knew Luther was gay other artist talk about it before patti like Lenny Kravitz and more Luther gone 10 years ago when still play hide and seek the question was why Luther never came out do that means Andy knew and the real fans and family also Patti did a good job to stand up for gay rights of and be yourself not everything you do for r money be yourself and your soul is more worth then that mone people have to stop judging thats why 2025 op people still dont want come out Luther was a great singer writer and a Diva 😂

[@MoniquePalmer-j8h]

IF THEY DON'T LEAVE HER ALONE ONCE AGAIN PEOPLE EVERYBODY KNEW IT WASN'T A CLOSED SECRET EVERYBODY KNEW THAT LUTHER WAS GAY!!!!!! LIKE THE WORLD IS JUST SO STUPID PEOPLE ARE JUST SO DUMB AND THEY JUST LOVE TO TALK ABOUT AND GOSSIP ABOUT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING EVERYBODY KNEW THAT HE WAS GAY LET'S MOVE ON SHALL WE LET THAT MAN REST IN HEAVEN

[@traceymitchell6763]

Patti did not outed Luther all she did was confirmed what we already knew. Only the sensitive gay people is mad and speaking on it. Get over it we love Luther music and there will never be another. It was no secret!

[@toniemosley5694]

Confirming something is in fact outing someone. There's a difference between us "Knowing" and her actually knowing. Yes, she outed him.

[@traceymitchell6763]

@@toniemosley5694 Yall need to get over it its not that serious

[@toniemosley5694]

@traceymitchell6763 the seriousness of it is irrelevant as it doesn't affect us. But the fact still remains, while her intentions don't seem to be malicious, she still was wrong. She's fallible just like any other human being and made a mistake. Just because we love Patti doesn't mean she's above reproach.

[@FlawedGreatness]

Yea i dont feel like she should get any blame about that. People beeeeeeen talking bout Luther. All she did was share a small tidbit about it and was very respectful and genuine with it. People these days love to villianize people for the smallest shit. I could see if nobody knew or hadn’t said anything. 🙄😒

[@blakek36]

Why are folks of the past surprised. The generation today could see it blindfold that he was a pocketbook. Patti should sue them.

[@kllwc7772]

Not everyone knew LV was gay and the majority of his fans truly believed he was straight because that’s how he chose to portray himself to succeed.Moreover if he had come out ,it’s unlikely he would have been successful.That being said no one can deny just how incredibly talented he was and he deserved his success…..

[@amooreperiod]

Luther didn’t and wouldn’t have come out publicly during that time for the same reasons that so many didn’t back them, the rhetoric and climate around being gay was toxic. His language about his sexuality was typical and not surprising to anyone who was gay around that time…it was a survival mechanism. But, we knew. Had he lived (and his mother passed) the climate has shifted dramatically enough that he most likely would have come out just as many other gay man of that era have done since. This latter era was when Andy (a successful out gay man) asked Patti a serious question which was predicated on it being known that Luther was gay. Andy didn’t need to and didn’t ask Patti if Luther was gay he already knew that because it was known. Nor did Patti bring up the subject or decide on own her own to gossip, instead, she answered a question posed to her about a dear friend in a thoughtful and respectful way. Patti has had a number of celebrity gay friends over decades even when it was toxic to do so and for that I admire her unceasingly for supporting and being there for them.

[@cherryhiltonhaslanded8652]

He is so funny😂😂

[@lokeylady25]

I’m still tryna figure out why the hell this documentary aired on CNN……out of all places🤦🏾‍♀️ I missed it and didn’t hear anything about it prior to air date…..and yes I’m salty cause I can’t find it anywhere

[@JohnnieWatkins-dk4pc]

I saw that episode where "messy ass" Andy Cohen asked her about LV's sexuality which I feel if anyone people should be pissed at should be HIM because if LV wanted everyone to publicly know about his sexuality he would've put that information out there. However, for Andy to question her about this and LV has passed on was very disrespectful and invasion of his privacy which by Andy being a gay man you would think that he would respect that.

[@davidgadson714]

we dont no what he wanted nor what they discuss i just no he had some close friends an she was one of them

[@pennyhudson9789]

I adore Patti LaBelle’s vocal talent and and seems to have a bubbly aunty vibe, however she had absolutely no business talking about his “sexuality” if he never really said anything about it while he was alive.

[@beautymarc510]

Leave Aunti Patti alone. Stop acting outraged over something she confirmed SEVEN years ago (TWELVE years after the man passed). Being gay does it tarnish anything, and we all thought so anyway. It would be one thing if she said something while he was alive behind his back , or told details about secret dalliances, but she didn’t. He was a beautiful artist that we were lucky to have.

[@dantesebastian1777]

But Luther was gay. It's not a secret. He didn't come out because of his mom.