Lil Uzi Vert has subtly come out as non-binary and fans were quick to notice. The Demon High rapper made some changes to their Instagram Sunday, beginning with adding “they/them” pronouns to their bio.
This comes just three days after International Non-Binary People’s day on July 14, which aims to raise awareness about gender identity and the issues commonly faced by non-binary individuals.
We’re happy for Uzi! The hip-hop world, which is primarily run by straight, cisgender men, can be a not-so-inclusive environment, so trailblazers like Uzi coming forward with their truths will hopefully help to democratize it!
And in case you didn’t know, Instagram added the feature to include gender identity on the photo sharing platform in May of 2021, and Uzi joins a growing list of non-binary celebrities like Demi Lovato, Elliot Page, Sam Smith, Rose McGowan, and many more. Related: Demi Lovato Comes Out As Non-Binary! ‘Keep Living Your Truths’ The Sanguine Paradise artist, born Symere Bysil Woods, has always been a bit more on the fluid side when it comes to their wardrobe and appearance, commonly spotted wearing skirts and other more traditionally feminine articles of clothing and colors, in addition to more masculine garments.
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