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Jason Mraz Says He Came Out Later in Life Because Being Gay Was the “Punchline of a Joke” in the ’90s

The singer publicly identified himself as a member of the LGBTQ community in 2018.

Jason Mraz is getting candid about why he didn’t feel comfortable sharing his sexuality publicly when he was younger due to societal pressures. The “I Won’t Give Up” artist also noted how being raised in Virginia impacted his journey with his sexuality amid fears of judgment. Since publicly identifying himself as a member of the LGBTQ community, “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” singer has continued to be open about his journey to self-discovery.

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