R&B Star Tevin Campbell Opens Up About His Life and Sexuality | PEOPLE Every Day | PEOPLE

[@lhamilton6041]

Best advice ever! “If you’re 45 and you’re still beating yourself up for your faults, that’s not a good thing; Love yourself. Love all of you; the bad and the good” - Tevin C.

[@kemronpa]

So true

[@wisdomseeker3362]

So true his statement is .

[@amritapreetsingh5304]

because you came out to the whole world this year and said you are gay you got Illuminati phoenix rising from the ashes on your Facebook twitter and instagram and everyone is celebrating you in your sin of being gay and a lair and in theIlluminati but God it is a sin to be that way you are confused by the devilTo think you are suppose to be with a another man instead of the opposite sex a women Read the holy bible tevin everything iam telling you right now is in it but I tried sending you text messages last year and this year leaving messages on your instagram and twitter page last year that you blocked me of. Your twitter page from sending you any more messages on there and this year but you didn’t want to hear it and got mad at me about it when iam not being hateful or judgmental or thinking iam better then you I love you tevin and I want to see you set free from your sins because right now you are a slave to your sins you can’t stop Being a lair a gay and in the Illuminati it’s like if you were in a building and it was burning and someone told you to get out because if you didn’t you would die that what iam trying to tell you if you don’t repent of your sins of being a lair gay and in theIlluminati when you die one 28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord. Deuteronomy 22:5 Open menu King James Version Open menu 5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God. 1 Corinthians 6-9 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Revelation 21 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 22 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie We have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God there no one righteous no not one we all need to repent because God knows and I know all Sin does it destroys your mind body and ultimately your soul in hell heal The lying you doing now feels good and the having sex with another man feels good to your mind and body but keep living like that and you’ll get sexual transmitted diseases or aids I don’t wish that on you but your life of sin is going to give it to you and God will also God wants you to be like your sister and brother get married to a Christian woman and have children that what you desires for you you are confused by the devil Of what sex you suppose to be and when God made them he made them male and female a man shall give his mother and father and join his wife and the two shall become one flesh and be fruitful and multiply br multiply bring children into this world and because made marriage between a man and woman not a man and man or women and women I used to be just like you a sinner on my way to hell didn’t care about it all I cared was about my sin and how it made my mind and body feel used to cuss all the time watch porn and masturbate and dress half naked with my breast stomach snd but out and listening to secular music you music Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey and the list goes on with celebrities putting you all Above God crying and wanting to fight anyone if they said anything bad about you all and having pictures of you all but you and idolizing you all. I used to have anxiety and depression that I was taking anxiety and depression pills tried to kill myself a lot of times by throwing myself down the stairs taking pills cutting my wrist taking razor blades and cutting up my arms waking up Crying for days wishing I would have died went to six mental hospitals got drunk lied and stole things it wasn’t until I cried out to Jesus Christ to save me from my sins that he did I longer do those things I told you I used to do God gave me a new mind and hear heart and he wants to do that for you tevin if you let him and give me a chance to come into your and change you from the inside out as only he can but you have to humble yourself before him cry out to him there nothing he can’t forgive he wants to take you from being a lair to telling the truth and being honest from being in the illumanti and worshipping the devil To worshipping God almighty the one that made you in his image When you all don’t even know me or care about me but the one that does know my name Jesus Christ bleed and died for me on a cross was nailed to a cross beaten had thrones on this head nailed naked to a tree all to take away not only my sins but the whole human race sins but I can’t make that choice if you you have to make for yourself if you die in rejecting God not repenting of your sins to him you will go to hell and it’s not God fault you went there it’s your own fault because he wants to do that for you tevin if you let him and give me a chance to come into your and change you from the inside out as only he can but you have to humble yourself before him cry out to him there nothing he can’t forgive he wants to take you from being a lair to telling the truth and being honest from being in the illumanti and worshipping the devil To worshipping God almighty the one that made you in his image When you all don’t even know me or care about me but the one that does know my name Jesus Christ bleed and died for me on a cross was nailed to a cross beaten had thrones on this head nailed naked to a tree all to take away not only my sins but the whole human race sins but I can’t make that choice if you you have to make for yourself if you die in rejecting God not repenting of your sins to him you will go to hell and it’s not God fault you went there it’s your own fault because from my sins he can save you and it. This gay that was in the music industry and in the Illuminati and he repents of being in being the illumanti and his sins and he now a born again Christian if he can do it for him he can do it for you the devil Hates you tevin he wants to kill steal Destroy your life he your enemies the devil doesn’t care about any human being he mad he not made in the image of God like us human beings are that and he wants to be God not either will Never happen for him so he knows where he going in the end and he trying to get as many people to died in their sins never repenting of their sins to God before they die so they in their sins and go to God because he going to be in hell forever burning on fire screaming for all eternity and he wants you to go there with him he uses you for you talent your singing voice and song writing to lead yourself and the people that idolize you straight to hell please repent of your sins now and date and marry you one day but I can’t because of your sins you need to repent of being in the illumanti lying and being gay In order for that to happen and I pray you do iam always praying that you do tevin because if I didn’t love you I wouldn’t say anything to you at all and say it’s ok you in the illumanti and lying and being gay but I can’t keep silence when he comes To your soul and I wouldn’t. Be doing my job a s a Christian if I didn’t tell you I pray one day you can see and hear spiritually and realize i don’t hate you or being judgmental it’s coming from A place of love I literally have cried tears over your soul every week iam Asking God to do do what only he can do and come into Your life and have you repent of lying you being in the illumanti worshipping the devil and being gay and picking your race over God with Black Lives Matter to loving your neighbor as yourself tevin loving all the races that God made white black Chinese and the lost goes on with the races because if you hate someone because they are of a different race that the same as murder Jesus Christ said in the holy bible and too this gay used to be in the Illuminati like you but he denounces it and repent of it and is now a born again Christian hallelujah 😊👑✝🙏🏽kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXbIoGBuZ6qUmZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoaTg4ytj9hjabc I pray God you are in my prayers always tevin and I love you ❤ 📖👑✝🙏🏽 but God loves you more then I could ever could he send his only begotten son Jesus Christ that who shall ever believe in him shall not perish And you blocking me of your twitter page just because I was preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to you that you can get saved from your sins of lying getting drunk being in the Illuminati and worshipping the devil swearing in God name cussing smoking cigarettes and lusting over other men to be with and having sex with them forncation and being a homosexual that is ok.I love you any way iam still praying that you come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ though 0:4

[@sphumelelesijadu]

Not me scrolling past this comment as he says this 😅

[@jurodiko2388]

Love conquers all

[@toyatalksradio]

I don’t care about his sexual preference. I’m a fan for life. He made my childhood and early teens memorable ❤️

[@racheller]

Same !

[@Andrea-gk1cd]

I always knew so it never bothered me. When Da Brat came out we already knew. It's all love 😁

[@rosalynagbodoe9780]

Good for him!

[@ms.october3920]

I agree totally.

[@jaeeluv]

Omgee! 💯 I literally never understood why ppl feel the need to have to explain what they do with their own g enitals 😐 Luv u Tevin💛✨

[@aminag4836]

Props to the interviewer for being so respectful. So many can learn from this!

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Okr

[@merkabah8697]

Absolutely 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@denisemck33]

She is very professional 👏 with her interviewing skills.

[@williambeckham3014]

That's what I'm seeing, she did a great job 🙏

[@letsbefair2675]

She was amazing!! This was a great interview!👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🔥🔥

[@Mua7888]

He’s freaking amazing!!!!!!!! Don’t care what sexual preference he has. His music will always be classics!

[@rayallen4489]

As a str8 man I promise no straight man cares ! This man is a legend ! Can we talk! In first grade made me feel like that dude I was dating a 6th grade girl at that time ! In first grade ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 build up my confidence!!!

[@PB-qd6he]

God cares and His word doesn’t change, open the Bible.

[@mssg2707]

Tevin is still one of my favorites and as handsome as ever. He has one of the most beautiful, authentic and unique voices of our time.

[@zamandosimakhubu51]

Somebody give this lady her own show cause wow she is great at interviewing people

[@Janiah_isthatgurl]

She does

[@judgeshadycourt]

Yes all 100 teeth 😬 was cheere ❤😂

[@TheRealAmythyst]

Isn't She though!! I like that she's worn and she don't make you feel like you in the hot seat of being interrogated I get tired of them dumb looking stoneface reporters that got a claim that's the way serious-looking reporting looks like no you look condescending and patronizing as if you're trying to dissect that human in your advanced biology class.

[@onlywhenicuu2178]

At least they are beautiful teeth 😁

[@graceejewelztv9955]

Yes she seems excited and engaged to interview. #Authenticity

[@myb4649]

Thank you Tevin Campbell for your contributions to real R&B. You’re a national treasure.

[@terriwalters4504]

Tevin You are a fine and rare young man i will always will be my heart. I remember when you were introduced to the world as one of the Popcorn kids with. Tommorow will being you certainly did. Blessings and love... Peace my prince .

[@kishawolson7679]

YES!!!!!! ❤️

[@lindastuart1905]

Absolutely love him!

[@lindastuart1905]

Can’t wait to see you in Nashville 2023❤🎉😊

[@karensamuel1139]

Yes 😊

[@vgreen1106]

Major props to the interviewer soooo engaged in the conversation and allowed him to complete his thoughts. I loved seeing the little girl in her eyes as she looked at him and reminisced on his career. She is Everything!

[@4WallsDesigns]

She was almost giddy! 😆 I could see and hear real TRUST from Tevin that he was in a safe place to tell his TRUTH!

[@vgreen1106]

@@4WallsDesigns Facts!!! I loved every moment of it

[@racheller]

She did that and I think were all looking like that Lol!❤️😄 The memories!

[@shannah9868]

Yes! Her eyes are wonderful. I came to watch him but completely engaged because of her.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

This girl is awesome! Janine, keep up doing it with L.O.V.E.! You are beautiful inside out! And that smile is everything!

[@Bridget2460]

Tevin you’ve said it best. “Can we talk” is an incredible song. I’m 62 years old an often find myself singing Can we talk. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Love you Tevin.

[@karlene1965]

Great interview. She is such a natural beauty! No "giraffe eyelashes"...no ton of makeup & long straight hair flowing down her back or shoulders. How refreshing! Great role model. Jahovah guide and protect her always. Thank you People Magazine🙏🏽

[@davidl570]

No stupid blonde wig either!

[@jackiewilliams7876]

😂😂

[@aminapig6743]

And If she decides to she can. Tf is the judgements for

[@itabari_2679]

@@aminapig6743 is it coz he mentioned giraffe eyelashes and the hair? 🤣

[@JillWeinberg]

​@@aminapig6743ICU got triggered with that 🦒 👁 lash gomment

[@BrandonPenson]

Tevin looks healthy. And I'm so glad to hear that he's in a better place in life now. Like most of you, I grew up listening to his hits. He had so many people backing him: Quincy Jones, Babyface, Al B. Sure!, Prince and Narada Michael Walden. And I love that he still keeps in touch with Usher!

[@Tha90sKid]

Yess he looks good and healthier now! I was concerned for him when he wasn't looking too well.

[@Solutions3000]

@@sheldonj2496 I hear it, often, in my playlist. Michael Henderson, too.

[@dougfredricks2017]

They were "backing him" right... 😆

[@Aquaboogie68]

@@dougfredricks2017 ROTF!🤣

[@rahbeeuh]

@@dougfredricks2017 you outta pocket 🤣🤣🤣

[@merkabah8697]

OFF TOPIC, BUT its so refreshing to see a young woman,who is so fresh faced and not plastered with makeup 💕

[@camilledavis8409]

Comment much respected!!👏🏾👏🏾

[@sirineuantonio1622]

Fact...

[@rosalynjoseph1970]

She's gorgeous!

[@pamelanixon5675]

totally agree. off topic or not she does look very natural....

[@patriciamccall3335]

Yessss very soft face beat 💜

[@rosalynjoseph1970]

My mom is 91. "Can we talk" is her FAVORITE SONG! Love you Tevin.

[@karensamuel1139]

Your mom and I have something in common 😊

[@tammyg8031]

Tevin is very very well spoken. His parents and family should be very very proud of him. Seriously.

[@mariankennedy]

Why do you say this? Are you surprised?

[@tammyg8031]

@@mariankennedy There's nothing like a great compliment to someone. Why do you ask?

[@mariankennedy]

@@tammyg8031 I ask because he is a black man. Would you say the same thing to him if he were white? Maybe I'm reading into it too much but this happens a lot. Thank you.

[@tammyg8031]

@mariankennedy Wow...race has nothing to do with it. It's a shame that some people are still in a place where race plays a part in how someone responds, especially if it's a nice compliment. It's time for a personal reflection. SMH. No response is needed.

[@Askanison29]

​@@tammyg8031when non black folks refer to black folks as "well spoken" that doesnt seem very complimentary as if we are not supposed to be able to do that as a skill.

[@midwestlivin7029]

So good to see Tevin smile. He changed our lives with his voice!! Live it up king, we love you. Thank you for sharing your voice with us

[@JessieMouse8]

Tevin Campbell has always been one of my favorites. His voice is amazing and he is so talented. I had the pleasure of seeing Tevin in Hairspray on Broadway and he was AWESOME (of course). Thank you for this interview. It's wonderful to see him again❤️

[@paprgl]

Agreed

[@binkyfaith]

He still my fav til this day. I’m ready will forever be my favorite 🙌🏿🙏🏿❤️

[@Solutions3000]

@@binkyfaith Oh, yeah. "I'm Ready" is smooth; however, Tevin's live performance of Prince's "Shhh" is nice. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHfdpGWfbKmHrtU

[@cynthiabea7685]

I love Tevin, and so glad to see him spiritually and emotionally healed. As he stated in his interview. that "he's gotten through so much, he can now embrace himself", without worrying about other people 's opinions. He really looks well and I hope that he will resume his recording career.

[@DK-wr5wx]

Not all spirits are good

[@cynthiabea7685]

@@DK-wr5wx Thanks for your reply to my comment. You are indeed correct. "Not all Spirits are good". But the Bible speaks of the gift without repentance. We know that our heavenly Father will forgive our sins, and continue to bless us, as he grants the needs of our hearts.

[@mzznewyork5406]

​@@DK-wr5wx and some souls are worse 🙄🥴🤔

[@mzznewyork5406]

​@@cynthiabea7685 🙏AMEN🙏💯AMEN🙏💯AMEN 🙏

[@DK-wr5wx]

@@cynthiabea7685 gift without repentance doesn't mean you can do whatever you want and not repent " in this case homosexuality" and God, will just forgive you and accept you into the kingdom. That verse is about the people of Israel returning to God, through faith in Christ. There will be a lot of people that are nice and that we think are good not getting in heaven. You always have someone like yourself misinterpret or change meaning of scripture most of the time by taking 1 or 2 verses and not reading what happened before and after those verses. The bible is all or nothing not a buffet of verses you can choose from. Read Corinthians 6: 9-11

[@ladygirl99]

I love Usher, But Noooo one Can sing Can we talk like Tevin Campbell!! Your Amazing tevin we love you no matter what.

[@cooper6267]

I cant imagine us not having the Tevin Campbell version of can we talk.

[@nita1178]

I love me some Usher, but "Can We Talk" was destined to be Tevin's song.

[@Anisha-c7e7v]

I agree. I don’t think Usher would have done this song justice. Tevin definitely was rightly chosen.

[@karensamuel1139]

True!

[@lindasimmons1679]

Kevin, I love your song can we talk..I am 72 yrs and still listen to this song. You have grown to be a well spoken young man and your family should be very proud of you.

[@mikedaley2078]

This was really one of the best interviews I've ever seen. The host understood her role completely and did it with sensitivity and professionalism and Tevin is an amazing, talented and wise man - there's so much to learn from him and he's willing to share without any airs!

[@AimeeCurameng]

I love this man for the joy that he brought to my childhood to the joy he continues to bring me into adulthood. Can't wait for everything he has coming up and so glad he's back.

[@lesliejackson2509]

The flow of this interview is like butter🧈 Cuddos to the interviewer as well as Tevin for being so open, fluid, and organic. I'll always be a fan of Tevin no matter what !💯

[@davidl570]

In other words, this interview is like his music!

[@allisonmccall5475]

I am 63 years old and Love Tevin! my niece was in one of his videos and she said he was so nice and handsome! He looks amazing💝

[@africansoulinternational1]

She did an AMAZING job!!! She did her research and she's so warm and welcoming!!! Great job @People!!! She's a winner!

[@sugarcrafty777]

and stupid gorgeous.Lovely Lady!

[@msladylibra8373]

I like her very gracious pleasant and professional ❤

[@shawnamckinney4381]

his vocals in a goofy movie seriously gave me life.. imma go watch now

[@koldDemonstrationTarot]

I’m talking right NEOW 😂❤

[@mamagoatandfamily]

I was literally about to after this interview

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

I thought I was the only one who was aware he had contributed to that Disney soundtrack.

[@ForeverLuckyLika]

I love ❤️ Tevin! I still have a crush on him, not physically but spiritually. There’s just something very zen, magnetic and magical about him. And he’s right acceptance is key.

[@racheller]

Something endearing !❤️Ikr!

[@heavyduty152]

Yes ma'am

[@LilacBlonde7]

I agree with u all 💯💯💯!!!

[@justifiablyunique266]

This!! I too feel very intuned with him. He will always have my support.

[@shaday616]

I had a huge crush on him in the 90s😊😅good interview!

[@darjohn9550]

One of the best interviews I've seen. Love the interviewer. She did really well!

[@safiesekgwa1933]

I love the interviewer. She is so genuine. It is good seeing you, Tevin, and thank you for your good music. Much love from Botswana.

[@lauriemyles2010]

Janine is THE most beautiful, upbeat, and INTELLIGENT interviewer I have EVER seen!!! She interviewed TC just PERFECTLY!!! Thank you Janine for giving a TRUE R&B Legend such a great interview!!! So AWESOME!!! 💯❤️

[@snorima]

It doesn’t matter what his sexual preference is.. his voice.. Tevin is a LEGEND!

[@kelvinbarber1765]

It doesn't matter now but on judgment day he will have a serious problem with Christ and homosexuality. That's a bad day.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@@kelvinbarber1765 And you will be analyzed for all of the sins you've committed, so stay in your lane and get your own life in order! Heaven has no room for the holier-than-thou.

[@thewayofway1]

@@kelvinbarber1765 Nope. Keep your opinions like that to yourself.

[@kelvinbarber1765]

@thewayofway1 that's a fact and it's my job to tell the truth. You are a coward and afraid to tell the truth is your business. It appears you condone sin, which means you are living in it yourself.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@Kelvin Barber Well your conditions be hypocrisy, so stop acting like you're the authority on truth.

[@Mystique1_85]

I just love him even more after this interview. His confidence and assertion is beyond inspirational. Thank you both for this phenomenal conversation.

[@tevincampbell329]

Mystique , I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you .

[@paulinemuthena6545]

He is so handsome and humble.Great interviewer. She asks the questions and allows him to respond without interrupting him.

[@karensamuel1139]

She's the best interviewer 😊

[@kcoolmuziq]

I’m glad Tevin is now living in his TRUTH. Either way he will ALWAYS be my favorite male vocalist. What people really need to understand is in “The Industry” EVERYTHING is an illusion.

[@goddessofpeacelove5341]

You Spoke Nothing But Facts!!

[@kcoolmuziq]

@Draper Scott In what world? NOT THIS ONE!

[@j.a.whittler6983]

Correct. EVERYTHING is smoke and mirrors 🪞. Recently, a interviewer interviewed Fantastia. A quote was brought up about all entertainers being ultra wealthy. She responded that " you don't know that and it's not true." Many of our popular talent are promoted to look as such. Many are trying to find out how to pay basic bills. Due to their label charging them for every single thing that they do. By the time, everything that's owed and taken out of their paychecks...there's hardly any money left for the artist. This is why most wise artist, nowadays create their own labels or production companies so that they can eliminate those extra , high end costs and the middle man.

[@kcoolmuziq]

@@j.a.whittler6983 #FACTS

[@mzznewyork5406]

​@@j.a.whittler6983 💯 PERCENT TOTALLY FACTS EVERYTHING looks delicious is NOT EVERYTHING that looks like MONEY 💵 is NOT 💵 MONEY 💵💰💵 EVERYONE that SUPPOSE to be RICH and FAMOUS ARE NOT RICH BUT ; BROKE and 💔BROKEN💔 MOST are HURTING LIKE WE ARE AND WORRYING HOW WILL THEY KEEP UP WITH THE JONESES WITHOUT THEIR SECRETS BEING FOUND OUT so be careful who you break Bread with you just might end up paying the BILL of the ONES you THOUGHT COULD AFFORD it AND HAD 💵 MONEY 💵 CATCH FRAZE 💸💵💰"HAD MONEY" 💸💵💰 I pray he will start back touring and come to my city , town and state I would be FIRST in LINE to STAND FRONT ROW and CENTER SHOWING ALL MY SUPPORT FOR T C GOD BLESS YOU SWEETIE 😘💋❤️ you has lot's of us standing with you and for you 😘💋❤️ A BLESSED MAN walk in your your Faith and FAVOR 🙏

[@shaunmeadors4313]

Tevin is truly a man who's image and music will never go out of style !!!! He is definitely a role model for kids today and his music will always be loved by people across all musical taste.

[@jeliqenterprises4670]

Awwwww... I'm so happy for him liberating himself from all the constraints... he seems genuinely so happy. This interview made me smile!

[@msladylibra8373]

Me too ❤

[@Evan1060]

Janine - what a lovely, kind and respectful interviewer you are. I thoroughly enjoyed your time with Tevin and I'm so happy to hear he is doing well and being authentic with his life.

[@MzCharzlifestyle]

If this wasn't the BEST interview I've seen in forever i don't know what is! So very proud of TEVIN! #IMREADY

[@tevincampbell329]

I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you Charlene

[@kandi-leasmith5574]

We love you Tevin regardless of your sexual preference. You made a lot of our lives easier. We will always be a fan.

[@RaymondHng]

It's sexual orientation, not preference.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

He made life easy for a lot of us BECAUSE of his sexual orientation.

[@venadacent7696]

This was a really good and sincere interview. Tevin looked so relaxed and I hope love enters his world ❤

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

he has one of the most unique voices to come along in a long time. It's a combination of innocent and yearning.

[@hey.noah.]

Tevin is such a beautiful man with such a big heart, so lovely to see him again. I love that his sexuality is just a part of who he is and not his whole identity, he don't need to scream it in every magazine. In the end, who cares? It's his personal life xx

[@asavin3157]

indeed!

[@funkwiccas7860]

He doesn’t know how the world perceived him?? You’re a star Tevin! We used to listen to you at a girls boarding school in South Africa and we all had a crush on you! We still love you Tevin!

[@larrydavis5630]

Tevin I feel like I should tell you this right now in the stage of life you're in right now. When your album "I'm Ready" dropped I had never heard of you but I immediately fell in love with your voice. I was in the Marines at the time and I was homosexual having to hide it from the Corps . I also had plenty of friends who were also gay stationed with me. I immediately went out and bought your new album and began playing it on my trusty CD player in the barracks very loudly. I had guys asking me who was singing the songs to which I told them about you. Before long there were a lot of U.S. Marines dancing and singing with you!! Imagine what I just told you. Marines dancing and singing along with you!! Amazing!!

[@JennyJeong425]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tvs9978]

Why is it amazing that Marines were singing along? Do Marines not listen to music?

[@Solutions3000]

@@tvs9978 Perhaps, "amazing", when viewed through the lenses of encouragement to live freely. On one hand, they had to hide their orientation; on the other, they were openly dancing and singing to the music of an artist who was, himself, gay. In other words, "amazing" freedom of expression. If only during the course of a 2.5 minute glide to "I'm Ready", they had the strength to not only be a Marine, but, to be themselves. P.S. Also, it was, perhaps, their little sneaky-jab-middle-finger to the Marines. “Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue, and don't harass" was instituted October 1, 1993, in essence, lifting a ban on "same gender loving" people serving in the armed forces. Tevin's "I'm Ready" album was released approximately three weeks later, on October 26, 1993. Not enough time for human thought to catch up with the government's new policy mandate.

[@lizk.3763]

What a great interview! She did such a bomb job. He will forever be an amazing singer!

[@misseducation6205]

She slayed this interview. Slayed

[@Prettyprettyk5079]

She’s beautiful as well

[@karentyler3729]

The smile on the interviewers face was priceless. She was so calm, respectful while in aww. I really enjoyed this interview. I knew Tevin was gay the first time I saw him but it didn't stop me from enjoying his music and I still do to this day. Wishing Tevin continued success and happiness

[@reneehampton7665]

I think most of us knew without him saying. It didn’t change how we felt about his music.

[@tyrellanderson4722]

How did you know?

[@RosalindGash]

Right. I knew when he appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show the first time.

[@RosalindGash]

@@tyrellanderson4722 I knew from his mannerisms and body language.

[@racheller]

Right who cares!!

[@deeperbeauty4147]

Exactly 👍🏼We all still loved him and his music either way..

[@jarmainharrell7084]

This was a really good interview with Tevin Campbell. I love how truthful and honest he was. He's always been one of my favorite vocalists.

[@lakiamcdaniel]

So glad Tevin is still receiving the support that he has. His catalog are full of classics, but it's something about the 1st few notes of "Can We Talk" when it hits the airwaves. It sends me to a level of nostalgia that puts an immediate smile on my face.💜

[@elsabean6791]

Omg how much I love this man even more than I did as a kid!!! I’m so glad to see him happy with himself and so able to share his life and the things he’s learned over the years. This interview was like talking to an old friend and seeing how they’ve grown over the years and just being so damn proud of them. He truly has one of the greatest voices in all of music EVER and I’m so happy he’s still singing. Love you TC!

[@mstonua]

Tevin is and will always be an icon in rnb - just hearing ANY of his songs takes you to that good good place. His voice - mannnn - I appreciate his gift so very much.

[@damemarthafalker6738]

Tevin made some great albums. I knew him from 'Tomorrow,' and respected his talent but 'I'm Ready,' the album, made me a believer. 'Brown Eyed Girl' was executed so perfectly, I'd get absorbed in that energy like I was having a spiritual experience. You did that, Tevin. Keep your head up!

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

Brown Eyed Girl is such a master piece...I always thought that and "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do" were his best ones...third for me was "I'm Ready"

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

With "Always In My Heart" coming in 4th place..sorry just checked that one out again

[@Godstrumpet2010]

Brown Eyed Girl. So beautiful. Love that song.

[@JennyJeong425]

"I'm Ready!" That song made me cry when I was a little girl. I love Tevin Campbell.

[@gaynellgibson89]

I love Tevin Campbell Thank God for his Grace Tevin Beautiful Voice...

[@antd8259]

Much respect for Tevin Campbell. Live YOUR life man! This was a great interview. He has so much wisdom to share. Wishing him much success and hope he comes with even more music in the future. His 90s material spoke to a whole generation of people.

[@vgreen1106]

Tevin is Everything and More!!!! His Music and Talent is Cemented in History!!!

[@margaretmalunga3806]

I could feel the excitement in the lady interviewing Tevin. That's a legend right there.

[@thearaward6112]

This was such a great interview. “Tomorrow” was part of my playlist I listened to as I did my make-up for my first musical theater show. I started my professional career at 13 years old. I could definitely relate to what you were saying about trust. So glad you are still singing. Your voice is a treasure. Blessings!

[@AceSky222]

Love that he’s always been himself !! Love that he’s always known and told people he’s loved, people speculating as if it was something he was trying to hide… no, that was just the business trying to hide it. He knew who he was, what he wanted, and loved himself. A beautiful thing, so glad times have shifted so he can feel free and supported by people who don’t know him personally

[@katjones5187]

His "Glow Up" is AMAZING!! He looks so healthy, centered, confident, emotionally stable, and focused!! His skin is on point, his hair is on point, and his teeth look flawless!! I'm loving this.

[@raajaahrajalterego2607]

Hit it in the nail

[@mojadah10]

How does he look 14 but still 45? ❤️

[@tevincampbell329]

I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you Kat Jones .

[@sam11297]

Awww! I’m so happy to see Tevin again. I loved him in the 90’s. 90’s R & B was the best and I miss it. Music today doesn’t compare. I’m so happy to see Tevin doing well. I’d love to see him in concert. Sooo many great hits.

[@omahabodymagic]

Can I just scream… How do we still just love TC AND HIS VOICE.. it is unmatched!!

[@Steve_Minaj]

I never was concerned with Tevin Campbells sexuality.I always revered him & his gift.He's definitely a legend.I love and respect the adult gentlemen he has become.Wishing him an abundant, joyful life!!

[@carllee9479]

“Always in my heart” is my song for my oldest daughter! A lot interference in our relationship from her mom. That song kept me going and believing.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Yes! I absolutely love that song.

[@EBR1]

It's a beautiful song, and his vocals on it were amazing.

[@staceyjackson261]

This was a great interview. Well done. Tevin Campbell is an amazing artist! Can’t wait for his new work.

[@marcantoniefortune5597]

She’s an excellent Host! Need a raise TODAY! She’s so professional and just wonderful❤️

[@mymustardseedfaith]

Tevin is a blessing to the world. I love that he is getting his flowers while alive. Beautiful interview! This interviewer is awesome 💜

[@schonkable]

I’m a gay man who’s the same age as Tevin, and I remember having a crush on him when he came out with “Tell Me What You Want Me To Do.” Still, “Strawberry Letter 23” was my favorite song, along with this video with his goofy dancing and cute smile. I was relieved to watch this video and see that he’s now out and proud. He’s still adorable as a middle aged man and I’d love to hear him sing live someday.

[@Yorubapraises]

Oh my, look at my crush 😍 he's aged so gracefully! ghey or str8 Tevin, you're always in my heart! When he appeared on Fresh Prince, Ashley passed out and at home, so did we! Many blessings go to this man! He's so unproblematic, even when they tried to drag him, he said "put some respect on his name"

[@Sheron1956]

It was truly a pleasure to hear Tevin speak his truth with such clarity and confidence. He seems so level, in control and at peace. Also, "what honesty about the R&B industry". Respect and best wishes from Barbados, Tevin!!!

[@jamison1441]

This was SUCH a good interview! I’m so glad to see that he’s doing well and so grown up! I can’t wait to hear his new music!

[@cles301]

Amazing interview! I'm 45, and I grew up with all of his music and artistry. That last statement...Whew!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@dm1969able]

My top favorites were "Tomorrow", "Alone With You", and "Goodbye!"

[@dellajones9727]

I’m so glad Tevin is getting his flowers. I grew up singing his songs in my room or riding around with my girls. He is a Icon.

[@tevincampbell329]

Hey Della , I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you .

[@dellajones9727]

@@tevincampbell329 You’re Welcome Tevin!!! Happy New Year to you too! ❤️

[@tevincampbell329]

@@dellajones9727 I am grateful, if you dont mind text me so i can get to know a true fan much better .

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[@jullianpope708]

Great interview! No topic was off limits, he was transparent, & it was respectful. I loved Tevin growing up and I still listen to his music. My kids know of him & listen to his music even now. The singing talent is definitely still there & hopefully we'll see him in the near future, now as an adult artist.

[@jivonleejackson1673]

This is DOPE! I grew up with Tevin recordings, I’m 1979 so I always heard the comments & the rumblings. I appreciate the energy this whole campaign has created . Yes, it is a campaign…. We need this spirit. Yes, being OUT is more common now, however he was there when it wasn’t popular. Applause , applause !

[@ibukayov]

She’s masterful using his song titles the way she did. And oh my goodness, I love Tevin even more watching this & listening to him. Whew! I just wish him all the additional success he is so deserving of ❤

[@richardrobinson3105]

Tevin seems really down to earth & likable. Talented example for black LGBT. Interviewer did her research, was respectful & had refreshingly natural hair❤👍👍

[@DMckenzie1980]

I always knew he was gay. It never stopped me from liking his music. I'm glad he's living in his truth, and that he knows he was missed and still loved. That's all that matters💜

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

I never thought or knew that he was gay until here recently

[@dpcisunbreakable]

It shouldn't stop you for any reason.

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

@@dpcisunbreakable it wouldn’t or won’t stop me, I’m not homophobic, I love ❤️ everybody 🤗

[@kelvinbarber1765]

He is not living in his truth, according to God's Word he is living a lie.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

@@kelvinbarber1765 According to God's word? That means you should be focusing on your own imperfect walk then, right? You don't have time to involve yourself with Tevin's TRUTH.

[@breatheandsoar]

What a beautiful interview. I'm pleased to see Tevin happy and well. This made me smile!

[@ebonyrdh6772]

Omg, magnificent. This was a beautiful interview. As a young listener to this awesome talent's music in the 90s, it has been an honor watching this. I hadn't heard much about Tevin over the years and this has been so enlightening, to know he's still at it and sharing his talent with the world. Thank you for sharing with us fans Tevin and to this beautiful anchor, thank you for your tact and professionalism. Yesss black people✊🏾

[@jeffrey2254]

Real good interview. She is so genuinely into this conversation .

[@heatherbdmv]

Tevin has one of the most powerful, amazing voices of my lifetime. We are the same age and it feels like we grew up together. I remember forcing my Dad to replay the Back on the Block cassette tape over and over in his car because I couldn’t get enough of this young kid I’d never heard of before. Love you so much Tev. You made my world a happier place and still do.

[@earlykindergatorsonlinepre9964]

Tevin Campbell is definitely the “Goat” in my book! I will always love his voice and music! His music brought so much needed joy in my life as a kid and teenager! Thank you Tevin❤

[@LesterPGrant]

What a stunning interview! Great host, amazing artist. I am SUCH a huge fan of this man and his music. Can't wait for the album to drop.

[@bernie4952]

Such a beautiful interview. ❤️ The interviewer seems like a genuine fan. I was 18 years old when my first boyfriend bought me the Tomorrow cassette tape! Yes, love Tevin 🥰 Thank you for sharing your gift 🎶

[@spreadmorelove5235]

The young lady is such a great interviewer. She's not talking over the guest and cutting them off and she's very beautiful, charming and very engaging. Interviewers take notes!

[@donnag183]

Tevin Campbell will always be an American Icon in my eyes, regardless of his past because we ALL have one! Salute to the New & Improved Tevin Campbell 🥂🍾❤️

[@feemoore3518]

Wonderful interview! Big props to the interviewer. She engaged him and asked great questions that made him feel comfortable. Love Tevin since Tomorrow. Can’t wait for his album. He can still sang!!! And he looks healthy and happy and at peace.

[@tevincampbell329]

I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you Fee Moore

[@elenahemenes5332]

I’m so happy that he looks amazing. He’s doing great. That’s what really matters. He’s confident and comfortable in who he is. That’s what touched me the most. His talent is unmatched.

[@angelawilliams8695]

I love him, his voice, his soul. Thank you for living your truth out loud.

[@zoeblackmon]

Am I the only one who sees a young Prince (the artist) in his voice and demeanor ? Check out Prince's videos and interviews while in his very early 20s and see what I mean. God bless Tevin...such a gem 🎉

[@DuhGhost]

Tevin kept it real and is soooo refreshing! ❤️ Applauds the interviewer! 👏🏾

[@cuteguy9358]

I have so much respect for Tevin Campbell, because he embraces & he also lives in his own truth. He's a fantastic singer, with an amazing range & I'll always be a fan.

[@xanderdumas1682]

Tevin will always be in my heart. I'm 45 and I have been marinating in my past regrets. I am learning to love myself. You amaze me and I honestly think I am the guy for you.

[@hadeev]

Tevin Campbell is one of my go to artists when I sing at karaoke bars. I play his music every week either in my car or home. 💜

[@FigmentForever]

Tevin sung THE song of my childhood - I2I! A Goofy Movie is my favorite Disney movie of all time & it wouldn’t have been remotely as good without Tevin’s music as Powerline. I got to meet he, Jason Marsden (Max), Bill Farmer (Goofy), and Rob Paulsen (director) when I was working at Disney almost 9 years ago & got to dance along with him during a performance of I2I before my health took a hard turn. It was a once in a lifetime experience & Tevin was SO incredibly kind to all of us backup dancers that day. The whole cast & crowd were amazing, and it will always be the highest point of my career with Disney. I work in the Walt Disney Archives now, so I get to see all the hard work that has gone into making our childhoods so special ♥️

[@crystalreed1332]

Tevin got caught up! He wasn't different before! Being a musician is a fast life and you run into all kinds of people because he was young and people took advantage of him! But i'm happy he's happy! Phenomenal voice!

[@nicolethomas8760]

He said He was not abused because His Mom

[@SoftSpokenShay02]

I'm so happy that we still have Tevin Campbell and are able to hear his story in his words. I'm a forever fan❤

[@Kerrfull2011]

Ditto!

[@jasminesmith5447]

His voice is so amazing and his smile is absolutely beautiful!

[@tevincampbell329]

Hi Jasmine , I really appreciate your great words as a true fan, this support has been keeping me going forward till now. Thank you so much and Happy new year to you .

[@kevincarpenter2525]

Tevin is, was and will be one of my all time favorites. So glad to see him happy, out and proud. He deserves all of the happiness.

[@danijones819]

its Tevin.... not Kevin being your all time favorite but got his name wrong....ok

[@kevincarpenter2525]

@@danijones819 it must have autocorrected. Kevin is my name...s common name that my phone is familiar with...Tevin is less common so a target for autocorrection.

[@rhondab.3774]

Great interview, I love his authenticity and he is so talented. I’m so glad he is so centered and strong!!! Wish him the best. Love you Tevin!

[@toyiahm]

What a fantastic interview! I'm so glad she asked him what makes him happy. The OG fans just want him to be doing well. We love you Tevin!!