Mika, the singer known for his hit 'Grace Kelly,' discussed facing homophobia when he began his music career in 2007, often hearing that his songs were 'too gay.' In a recent interview, he reflected on the industry's unwelcoming environment towards his ambiguous sexuality. Mika expressed that being forced to conform to traditional expectations led to his struggle with identity, noting that he was 'exploited' by the press. Through the years, he has grown more comfortable with himself, stating that today he embraces his identity openly.
I was accused of being brazen, but I think it was brazen homophobia.
The industry was not one of the most kind or conducive places for making you at ease with your own identity or sexuality back then.
The interview part of it felt like a kind of exploitation in the wrong way.
Honestly, I don't change very much anymore.
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