Ricky Martin Comes Out: "I'm A Fortunate Homosexual Man"

The singer, whose sexuality was the source of much speculation in his "Vida Loca" heyday, posted a long statement that ended with, "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

Martin welcomed twin sons via a surrogate in 2008 and has largely stepped away from the limelight to be a dad.

The statement in its entirety, which he posted in Spanish and English, is below.
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A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs, a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And thisis something worth celebrating.
For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that's the stage. Being on stage fills my soul in many ways, almost completely. It's my vice. The music, the lights and the roar of the audience are elements that make me feel capable of anything. This rush of adrenaline is incredibly addictive. I don't ever want to stop feeling these emotions. But it is serenity that brings me to where I'm at right now. An amazing emotional place of comprehension, reflection and enlightenment. At this moment I'm feeling the same freedom I usually feel only on stage, without a doubt, I need to share.

Many people told me: "Ricky it's not important", "it's not worth it", "all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse", "many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature". Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions.

If someone asked me today, "Ricky, what are you afraid of?" I would answer "the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war, child slavery, terrorism, the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith." But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.

These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed.

What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment. The word "happiness" takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution.

I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

RM

  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/29/ricky-martin-comes-out-im_n_517625.html

Discuss 

I always knew there was something female about the guy.

I'd be very much interested to know which rapper is gay.

bgees:

I always knew there was something female about the guy.

I'd be very much interested to know which rapper is gay.

haha. Easy E once put out a picture of Dr Dre in  lipstick and eye liner. It's not a fake picture either.

yes, Dre has been accused of being gay a couple of times.

Dre could be gay.

how about Ryan Seacrest,is he out yet?
Queen Latifah nko?

Fire burn the battyboi! All this grammar just to tell us he is gay? I still like his music though

Really though i don't get it if i was Ricky Martin i woulda shagged all the women under 45 in Puerto Rico

@Krayola & Bgees
Dre ain't gay! I heard a rumor bout Busta a while ago and i seriously suspect Baby Birdman is queer too

Queen Latifah has been honest with it for a long time now.

A-40:

@Krayola & Bgees
Dre ain't gay! I heard a rumor bout Busta a while ago and i seriously suspect Baby Birdman is queer too

Busta Rhymes? very unlikely.

But Birdman, lil wayne, Kanye, Drake, maybe . especially Kanye.

haha. Don't think Dre is gay either. I've heard about the parties he throws and na so so big yansh woman dem talk say dey full am. But what's with the lipstick and eyeliner?  

Besides that kiss with lil wayne, I don't know what other reason there is to think the bird man is gay.

I really don't give a rat's backside who's gay tbh. It's just fun watchin the NL homophobes spit their venom.  

THE AMAKA:

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lol. does that mean u just died oh shock?

is ryan seacrest gay? quuen latifah too?

Queen Latifah is gay.

bgees:

Queen Latifah is gay.

serious

Queen Latifah is only gay cos she's not met A-40! Walahi if i don finish with those breasties they would go down a few cups

@Krayola
Who lip locks with another grown man in public? They even had the nerve to tell us it was a father and son kiss! If ma dad ever kissed me like that i go break bottle for im head. He even has Weezy's tattoos too and thats another red flag a dude with too many tattoo's and piercings puts ma Gaydar on red alert

Remember Queen Latifah acted as a lesbian in 'Set it Off'. she even did some lesbian scenes with her girlfriend.

Now, I'm wondering if the director knew she was gay then.

A-40:

Queen Latifah is only gay cos she's not met A-40! Walahi if i don finish with those breasties they would go down a few cups

@Krayola
Who lip locks with another grown man in public? They even had the nerve to tell us it was a father and son kiss! If ma dad ever kissed me like that i go break bottle for im head. He even has Weezy's tattoos too and thats another red flag a dude with too many tattoo's and piercings puts ma Gaydar on red alert

LWKMD

I just think if they do it in public, they aint tryin to hide it. So why would they lie about it? If they say it was father and son kiss, I'll believe them. Even tho i'll still think they're wacko.

@Krayola
Lol i'm a grown a$$ man! Who are they selling that dodo for? Awa o ko yen je jare! I'm 70% sure Baby is gay

LOL, so if baby is gay then lil' wayne is also gay. . it takes two to tango.
But it's confusing with all the baby mamas he has. Oh well, he could still be gay.

@topic, what a speech!! wow, I wonder how his kids would react, is he even married? Well, good for him.

Baby and Lil wayne might be gay (unconsciously).

but the thing is building up. kisses, piercings, tattoos, sagged skinny jeans, Baby might just welcome Lil wayne back from jail with a deep french kiss.

and its not about fatherly love or brotherly love. I love my own  brothers die , but to kiss them ? never!!!

hahaha.  I think this is the murder weapon right here.   Everybody else wanted chiks on stage, Birdie was askin for Niggahz to come on stage.  Yelling out "I bleep wit Niggaz too"   Watch from 50 secs.

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^^ lmao!!! smh @ video.

@Bgees
That guy na gay.got mehn i don't care if he's married with kids! That nigga is like 41 for goodness sake! Tattoos of Weezy,piercings, skinny jeans (I'd rather die than wear that $hit ma nuts too thick) kissing grown men in public. I would not wait till i hear he is into gay po.rn before i call a spade a spade

why the HATE folks, i dont care wat Ricky does in bed, if u loved his music b4 u found out his sexual lifestyle, what stops u now

are u gonna be surprised ur pastor is GAY?? why shouldnt that be his bizness, u have ur own cross to carry

Why do people keep saying Ricky Martin came out? was he ever in?

spoilt:

Why do people keep saying Ricky Martin came out? was he ever in? 

these are the same people that thought clay aiken and george michael were straight.
come on people.

queen latifah and da brat are gay too.

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Here is a video for gay rappers. . . . but its just a parody. watch out 50cent's part of the song:

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I knew he was gay ages ago - all those tight pants and waist gyrations gave it away.

Crikey!

So Ricky been laying the irrigation pipe for a while.

Pssshhhh
Oh well!

Worst kept secret over the past 8 years its been pretty obvious. The reason he kept mum about it is because he wanted to avoid Career suicide.

Oh No! Girls, don't read
this!!! Oh No, the horror!!
Lol

Ricky thank you, but we all knew long ago, see how you gyrate and the body touches
go watch pagate

mukina2:

Ricky thank you, but we all knew long ago, see how you gyrate and the body touches
go watch pagate

Muki
you've been watching his hip gyrations?