Lady Gaga's hit song "Born This Way" aided Bowen Yang in reaffirming his sexual identity following conversion therapy sessions.
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Bowen Yang proudly dons the label of a "little monster" - a nickname that ardent fans of pop legend Lady Gaga have bestowed upon him.
During an episode of his and Matt Rogers' podcast, "Las Culturistas," Yang seized the opportunity to express his admiration for Gaga's music and her advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community, a community he himself is a part of.
The discussion delved into the impact of one particular Gaga song on Yang's personal journey.
"I think I came out of the closet again when 'Born This Way' dropped, because I had been through conversion therapy (which obviously didn't work)," he shared.
He vividly remembered the day the 2011 track was first released as a single, as he and Rogers were on their way to a comedy festival in New York State.
"We were blasting that tune for a non-stop 48 hours," he reminisced, with Rogers chiming in, mentioning how Yang felt empowered to come out that weekend.
Touched, Lady Gaga responded, "That's really special."
Yang effusively praised Lady Gaga, expressing, "You're so important to a vast array of people who only wish the best for you and for each other. But, we also need guidance, and you've always been that guiding light culturally, artistically, in numerous ways."
Gaga, who released her seventh studio album "Mayhem" earlier this month, felt grateful for these sentiments but emphasized that "it's more about doing my part."
"I believe we will continue to exhibit to those filled with hatred and ignorance that they should be looking up to the queer community and following our lead, learning about love, learning about grace, learning about kindness," Lady Gaga asserted.
"I really believe that," she affirmed, "and I'm not giving up."
Lady Gaga recently showcased her versatility on "SNL," serving as both the host and musical guest. Yang was privileged to introduce one of her songs and star alongside her in several skits.
- Bowen Yang, a fervent admirer of Lady Gaga, stated on their podcast "Las Culturistas" that listening to Gaga's song 'Born This Way' felt empowering, helping him come out of the closet again.
- In an interview, Lady Gaga expressed gratitude for the sentiment shared by Bowen Yang, but emphasized that her work is not just about accolades, but about leading by example and demonstrating love, grace, and kindness to counteract hatred and ignorance.
- Following her appearance as both host and musical guest on 'SNL', Lady Gaga was introduced in one of her songs by Bowen Yang, and they shared the stage in several skits, showcasing her versatility in entertainment.
