Billy Porter Lost His Voice To Severe Acid Reflux, Leaning Into New Rasp

[@3HenKiss]

Kelly Clarkson may not be a fashion person on her own, but she has great stylists for her public face. This is one of my favorite Billy Porter interviews. I think it comes from mutual respect.

[@liz.8341]

I agree

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Her shoes!💯💯

[@soribasylla8141]

« The idea of acceptance and tolerance, I don’t need your acceptance, I don’t need your tolerance, I demand your respect for my humanity, like I respecte everybody’s else’s » Billy Porter Such a strong message !

[@creativequeen8371]

Yes! I love it! As who are YOU to tolerate me? How magnanimous of YOU to accept ME!! No, thanks. Keep that. Treat me equitably, and I'll treat you the same. No more, no less.

[@kathybakaley9155]

Loved this interview so much ! You can see that they respect each other. Billy is so intelligent and speaks of compassion and acceptance with such passion. Kelly has really grown as an interviewer. I hope she does more of these longer one on one sit downs. Her 5th season has gotten off to a fantastic start!

[@mariagoode5903]

AMEN 🙌🏽!!! Demand Respect because you deserve it if you give it.❤❤❤

[@kathybakaley9155]

@frozenwarning She is much lighter and more herself. Finalizing her divorce and moving to NYC has gotten her back to the happy, free Kelly of old!

[@bagelbenji]

Dang I am a huge Kelly fan, but I have to say objectively this interview is just amazing! She’s gotten really good at staying open and responding appropriately, matching energies etc. Billy Porter is also an icon and so wonderful and magnetic, truly a fantastically produced, hosted and presented segment by all those involved!

[@creativequeen8371]

Great comment. Totally agree. Her humility and professional respect for her guests comes across as very genuine. She is a true gem, and majorly talented.

[@amyweaver7413]

What a beautiful interview. Thank you Billy Porter for your gifts - for your singing/writing which is amazing but mostly for your political voice in all you do. Kelly, thank you for using your power/influence as not only a white, cisgender, southern woman but as a STAR! Love to both Billy and Kelly - you are amazing.❤❤❤

[@antm64]

I really appreciate an intellectual discussion that doesn't hold back on vocabulary...intellectual respect for the audience is evident...thank you!

[@LegoSpiderVerse]

I absolutely LOVE Billy Porter. This was a great interview.

[@kreishaushaile4129]

I can relate,Billy .I had Acid Reflux and I lost my Voice for 6 Months and of course I had to be operated on to have a look inside my Stomach and Chords.What ever they Fond inside they just took a little niblet from my stomach chords to send off to the lab . All came back negative and was determined Severe Acid reflux.Yes my Voice was never the same but I have a Knew Voice now and Loving it.

[@quintenisliving7204]

My God Billy is my spirit twin.... 1st, I had a great Aunt Dorothy, 2nd I'm a black Queer man who sings, 3) I've had to fight Acid Reflux and adjust to my new Voice that EVERYONE loves. 4) How I dress is ON PURPOSE

[@stepanova8]

Billy made me cry. I screaming at the screen, "Billy! You are enough! You are AMAZING!" I see all the small minded people trying to dismiss the LGBTQ community, just to make themselves feel better. It just needs to stop.

[@merrileegehm4089]

LOVE Billy Porter! Kelly and Billy need to collab!

[@mphocliffmojapelo3076]

I’m screaming… like Kelly went from being one of the greatest singers to eveeeeer🤩.. to bring an incredible talk show host. Guuurl. You’re a gift . And Billy, your work has just began, I’m glad you now have the stage to preach gurl.

[@KitCat70]

Thank you, Billy! You said things about self acceptance and love that this 53-year-old woman really, really needed to hear! Bless you!!

[@memyselfandmyers]

This is why i love billy porter. ❤

[@TheStormyDebris]

I have gone to church with my two idols in the same house!!!! They said what needed to be said!!! Periodt!!!

[@traceypace2010]

Billy Porter is an amazing human being. I have dozed him for years and my admiration grows every year ❤

[@Im_Matte]

If any of y'all wanna hear how Billy Sound before The Acid Reflux...He has a cover of "Only One Road" by Celine Dion! THE BEST COVER OF THAT SONG EVER!!!! His new voice is just as amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chiomaubani4680]

You are right

[@MichePie1]

Also ‘Show me’ by Billy Porter. That song introduced me to him.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

​@@MichePie1omg. What an awesome song...

[@CeliniacForLife]

​@@MichePie1His entire debut album is flawless!!

[@maryscales7769]

Show me

[@funkycoldmedina29]

I will never forget that tuxedo dress. I was blown away the first time I saw it. I’m in love with mixing male/female fashion so seeing that was 👏🏼

[@Batirtze-b6x]

Well said. Just unforgettable. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ealhyacohen-lorente5640]

His message was so wow! I just love hearing what he had to say. ❤❤❤❤

[@whitenailsnguitars]

I'm so glad I'm alive in the same time as Billy. So beautiful

[@colegio2239]

Billy has such an exquisite way of expressing positivity and self affirmation that it’s just empowering! We don’t need permission to be ourselves. I agree that the word tolerance is denigrating because it is the same as saying “to put up with. “ and that is not showing respect it’s just another way of invalidating another person’s existence!

[@maxnewts]

I REALLY love the way they word and phrase all of this - and I agree; We need to put more respect and love into the world.

[@psychnurse964]

I like Billy Porter and Kelly Clarkson.

[@ericahorowitz5062]

Yessss, Billy Porter! ❤

[@susieuramoto7491]

I absolutely love this human being, Billy Porter. Amazing ❤

[@amyelden6923]

Well said Kelly and billy love y’all ❤️❤️👏👏x

[@rob-time]

I love this guy. He is an icon in the making.

[@Jenn-wg9li]

Two beautiful artists!! 🎉❤

[@alysiam1]

I would love to have Billy and Kelly over for a southern supper. I’m from the south and I would show out in the kitchen and we would eat and have a great time and fellowship!

[@shirleyrhodes3741]

Billy Porter is a star! I love him so much!!

[@LERONMORTON-fz8em]

Kelly is looking so good this season 👍👍😬 and very good Singer 😀 Good For You Billy Porter 🤗 Congratulations on your new Album and Tour 👍😃😃

[@mochaabeverly]

Kelly you have your own distinct voice and Billy is spectacular always ❤❤

[@ChekwubeIsaac]

This is quite emotional and inspiring❤ loosing your voice is devastating I must say. I love the old and new voice. You strong Billy🙏

[@SteveSmartPoetryandMusic]

Billy Porter is so far beyond 'enough'. What an amazing and beautiful human being 😍

[@ErinnWharton-hd3hz]

Billy I love that you said that you respect. He does he never judge me.

[@heatherbesocial]

Magnificent 😊 connection and dialog between 2 such beautiful, authentic souls.

[@astha9098]

Bro I have had severe acid reflux on and off for the past 3 months and trust me it also causes pain in my throat from time to time I think this video is a sign for me to take serious medication help...

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

Kelly has nice stylists to help her. Love that she transformed her physical and metal since 2022. Billy is just an icon. Live in truth.

[@JulianAlbino]

love Billy!

[@jennifersutton3115]

Whoa! Billy Porter! Preach my brotha. I agree with you 💯❤

[@Jenn-wg9li]

“Because they have ears” love you Kelly!! 😂❤

[@dakotac180]

6:52 is is just a gem Billy is a treasure.

[@gb2530_CA]

Love him, he is is larger thatn life, his life story is inspirational! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@DJQTUBE]

I'm glad I watched this. I have not always been the biggest Billy Porter fan but I do see him now in a different light.

[@mphocliffmojapelo3076]

I think this interview just won me over to the Kelly side.

[@krisjgarcia]

Billy is amazing!! Truly an inspiring human being with such a strong soul and commanding presence. I could hear these icons all day!

[@patricialynn5852]

Kelly you are looking great, New York New York!

[@maymoses4391]

Love this interview! Kelly looks great and must be happy!! Hope the two of these wonderful singers collab one day!!

[@jevaughnreynolds6075]

They have

[@HopeOutreachMinistriEs1111]

I CAN NOT get enough of Billy Porter I could listen to him for hours😍

[@TeeNakii]

Thank you Billy Porter ❤

[@KateBlank-x7g]

Such an articulate conversation. Applause!!

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Absolutely love this interview and love billy porter and thank you kelly for loving everyone and usually your platform for love of all

[@monicat.4880]

EVERYTHING BILLY SAID.PUT THIS ON REPEAT. BEAUTIFUL SOUL.❤❤❤❤❤

[@kayjay3177]

And that’s why I love you Billy!!! Stay who you are….never change and stay humble in spirit. ❤😊

[@ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs]

We love your welcoming inspiration and energy Billy Porter and We Love you 😘💗😘

[@kelliejones9857]

Love billy porter ❤❤

[@lavenberry]

I love Billy's style of dress. I love the mix of feminine and masculine that he embodies. He does it right.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

Real Men don't wear women's clothing.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

Uh no…

[@finderkeeperrrs]

​@@jonnyfendi2003uh yes

[@theunknowncommenter725]

@@finderkeeperrrs NO. Real Men don't wear women's clothing.

[@winterbelle708]

@@theunknowncommenter725 as if your idea of what a real man is matters to anyone but you… no one cares, we all are gonna love and are gonna die, if you spend your life telling other people what they are supposed to do and aren’t based on imaginary rules then by all means have fun, but you have no say over anyone else’s life nor will you ever.

[@streamdream4316]

Very powerful convo

[@erynporter9951]

Amen🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏 I just adore Billy Porter!

[@tiffanykarussos8411]

Amen! Billy! Very powerful 😊 incredible word's of truth! Huge courage and respect 🙏 f..k politics 👏

[@kwardradio6084]

I love Billy Porter 💙💙

[@2323sark]

Billy is a creative genius, brilliant brilliant actor , writer and a truely amazing voice. His character in Pose was absolutely heart wrenching . Best tv show I have ever watched

[@john-ny7cc]

I'm a Billy Porter DAY ONE fan! I'm talking from the 'Star Search' days. I knew SOMETHING had changed, but wasn't quiet sure what... BUT GOD!!!! See THE GIFT remained the same. When you can sing, YOU CAN SING!! Billy still sounds amazing and can sing the house DOWN!!!! We love you Mr. Porter!!!!!

[@montgomerycamjr]

No, his gift is nowhere near the same but thankfully he has learned in to the new voice and works with what he has now.

[@john-ny7cc]

@@montgomerycamjr You completely MISSED my point... We all know the VOICE has changed, but his GOD GIVEN GIFT to use his voice is still the same.

[@bluepeter128]

Kelly, looks so lovely . Happy for her weight loss etc.

[@EArmandE]

Kelly has the best talk show on tv right now…and she is absolutely the best host.

[@JahvaseRoberts]

This Man Is EVERYTHING That U Embody & EXUDES & Put's Certain Ppl To SHAME That Think they know it ALL In these Perilous Times that we're facing I had & once started reading his autobiography & I started 😢 from the very beginning of his childhood being bullied & accepted & dealing with the health Christ issues with his Mom Mannnnn Kelly U DEFINITELY Put this one here on the CHARTS & for the RECORDS Much Continued Success Mr. Porter U Are Truly A Light At The End Of The Tunnel May God Continuously Spread His❤On Your Future Endeavor's😊🫶🏽

[@downingkris7921]

GREAT interview!!! Billy is amazing..by being...himself ...love it!!

[@cabrooker]

I must admit I didn't know who Billy Porter was, but this conversation and his words were very powerful!

[@stacysimms2709]

Girllll watch "Pose"...you will fall in love with him!! He is a force to be reckoned with. Love, love, love and adore him!! ❤😊

[@Jenn-wg9li]

This is my interview EVER!!!!

[@janetkinosian]

He is my fashion icon ... i LOVE LOVE LOVE his taste.

[@JulianAlbino]

the album cover is stunning!

[@Barbara91911]

Great show you and Billy sound awesome

[@leahmccray538]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you Billy

[@AliKaytish]

God protect this beautiful Human ❤❤ Every word is important and he is SO sickeningly talented

[@itskylelucas]

Such a powerful interview.

[@KickinitMary]

I’m going through a similar thing with my voice due to acid reflux and allergies

[@DonnaBoyleMedium]

Chiming in because I have same. I take enzymes and neti pot twice a day. (allergic to everything) Working very well. And what is it about acid reflux and allergies going together???? LOL.

[@KickinitMary]

@@DonnaBoyleMedium lol I have no clue but they seem to be brother and sister 🤦🏽‍♀️😂…. I’m trying to find a balance and get it under control. It’s not easy to sing 1st or mezzo soprano anymore. My voice seems to have gone down an octave or two lol

[@TeeNakii]

You rock Billy ✊😎

[@michellerene951]

I just love Billy!

[@ErinnWharton-hd3hz]

A Capa high School me and Billy had so much in common. I had no idea he was a victim of a stepfather like myself. Billy when you walk down the hall you were on one side by the lockers and I was on the other. I'm so happy we didn't condem each other.

[@andrewdelodance7864]

For a few years now, I really think Billy Porter is my fairy godfather. I followed him for years, since the 90s, because of the vocals. I didn't know his journey until more recently. One of these days I'm going to end up a pumpkin and then he's going to find me.

[@robertmiller5516]

This man is a national treasure

[@christinadobbs6877]

WOW!!! Kelly looks great, too!!!!

[@MissJackieBrown1]

He looks younger and younger as he ages. I enjoy his interview

[@KatieArpino]

❤❤❤❤❤ Preah, own yourselves , be who you are ALWAYS

[@julieannemichelle]

I love him!!!❤

[@karyncox5575]

Billy Porter you a class!!! Keep being yourself everyone else is taken. Much admiration ❤️❤️

[@ziggy33399]

I love your voice now…than…always. I love you. ❤

[@ThrifterPicker]

Billy Porter could be a preacher ❤️

[@justagirlsd3000]

Love this!

[@lindamartin8725]

Love Billy Porter, love his fashions.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

Real Men don't wear women's clothing.

[@jstamps9578]

Both really talented artists with powerful messages using their time on the world stage for good.

[@armvnic]

I just love Billy Porter❤️ he never disappoints what an icon he truly is 👏🏼

[@THEARTURLIVE]

Damn, he is smart. Love how he puts everything in it’s place. You can’t even argue! WoW

[@Thelyfeofmickey]

Omg this is sooooo inspiring to me. Billy I commend you because a lot of artist like myself go through this. I suffer from acid reflux and have had severe acid reflux and God healed me but sometimes it feels like the condition of my vocals change or be in and out due to the fact but this is so inspirational because there’s so many people that are artist and go through this and then we down play or degrade ourselves because of our struggle or life circumstance. First off, as a singer with a raspy voice is not easy in my perspective because for me there’s techniques that I have to use for high vs low ranges or that I use to sing on any scale or key. It’s just a lil different having a distinct voice especially raspy. It takes work lol but this was so inspiring coming from another raspy amazing singer like Billy❤❤❤❤❤

[@AtlantisEsquire]

So proud of Billy and his recognition. It’s been a long time coming. He speaks. He sings. He loves. ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@nnajj01]

Thank you Mr. Porter, I keep telling these Dr.’s that my voice is going due to acid reflux. You confirmed what I know.

[@briansnyder9012]

Interesting ❤ Kelly is a great host 😊 💗

[@annamawarbercadar2377]

100% agreed with Billy ... b urself and dont always comment about other personal things..

[@ziggy33399]

Kelly forgot to mention the standout obvious ~ YOU ARE FABULOUS NOW AS ALWAYS‼️ BIG HUG.

[@abdulbaby4421]

Kelly looks GREAT!!! “As she always did” but good for her. Keep it up girl 😍

[@CHILL-ii7wi]

I loved his fashion exhibit at the Pittsburgh Botanical Garden