His over the top behavior often lands him into trouble on reality television, but Bobby Lytes is out to prove that he’s a force in the rap game. As a cousin to hip hop veteran , Bobby Lytes isn’t a stranger to the hip hop industry. However, the Love & Hip Hop Miami star has run into his fair share of obstacles being an openly gay man on the rap scene, and he’s hoping that a global audience will see his talents before dismissing him over his sexuality.
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On Thursday (March 19), Bobby Lytes chatted with Supa Cindy for Miami’s 99Jamz radio station and . “Maybe it’s their own insecurities, they fear the unknown,” he said. “Maybe they’re afraid to admit that I’m fire because if they like my music that makes them gay.”
“But I ain’t a gay rapper,” Bobby clarified. . I’m here to pave the way, break down these barriers. At the end of the day, I can go toe-to-toe with any rapper, regardless of [their] sexuality.” Watch Bobby Lytes drop bars below and let us know what you think.