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JoJo Siwa admits she DIDN'T invent 'gay pop' after causing uproar for snubbing LGBTQ+ icons that came before her - as clueless music star bizarrely names Michael Jackson as an originator of the genre


JoJo Siwa has walked back claims that she invented the 'gay pop' music genre after sparking backlash from other artists. She said, 'I definitely am not the inventor of gay pop.'

Some critics listed a slew of pop stars that have identified as LGBTQ+ over the decades, like Hayley Kiyoko, Dove Cameron, Frank Ocean, RuPaul, Kali Uchis, Ayesha Erotica, David Bowie, Boy George, and Tegan and Sara. Last week, JoJo made a definitive departure from her child star image with her debut adult single Karma, which explores mature themes distinct from her earlier music. Last week, JoJo made a definitive departure from her child star image with her debut adult single Karma, which explores mature themes distinct from her earlier music

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