Janelle Monáe Got Real About Identifying As Nonbinary And What It Means To Them

“I’m not this arrogant person that thinks I have all the answers, so I think for me, it’s about making sure I’m also saying to people, ‘Further investigate who you are,’ you know?”

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Last year, Janelle confirmed that she identifies as nonbinary, and that she uses both she/her and they/them pronouns.

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During a recent interview on The Jess Cagle Show, Janelle opened up about why they identify as nonbinary.

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“I think it’s all about just honoring your truth and your authenticity, and whatever that may look like,” Janelle explained.

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“I’m not this arrogant person that thinks I have all the answers, so I think for me, it’s about making sure I’m also saying to people, ‘Further investigate who you are,’ you know?”

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“Allow yourself to discover something new about yourself," Janelle continued. "Open up your mind to different possibilities, and listen to folks who are saying, ‘This is who I am. This is how I feel inside and outside.'"

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“I think all of it, to me, is important as we evolve as humanity, as we understand more about gender, as we understand more about sexuality."

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"So, I’m just keeping an open mind about it all.”

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Word. Watch the full interview clip here.