Because of this, she was initially nervous about opening up to the world.

I’m open to learning more about who I am."

was “Q.U.E.E.R.”

Janelle Monáe posing at event

With Monae’s music, it’s easy to get intothe perfect mood for Pride.

She added, “I’m attracted to men and also to women.

“I mean, I knew that this was the time for me,” the singer shared.

Janelle Monáe posing with a shocked face

“I’d already talked to the necessary folks and I was at peace .

I’m still a super private person.

I have no interest in releasing who I’m dating or not dating, that’s not important.”

Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson posing at premier

In Tessa Thompson’s 2018 interview withNet-A-Porter, she talked about her relationship with Monae in somewhat vague terms.

I want everyone else to have that freedom and support that I have from my loved ones .

But so many people don’t.

Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson on stage

So, do I have a responsibility to talk about that?

Do I have a responsibility to say in a public space that this is my person?”

“I’m nonbinary, so I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely.

Janelle Monáe posing

I feel all of my energy.”

The author also shared on Red Table Talk, “I will always, always stand with women.

I will always stand with Black women.

But I just see everything that I am beyond the binary.