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This person had a hit song with Billy Ray Cirus in 2019, and shortly after his fame came out as Gay.



Lil Nas X 

(1999-current)


100
This actor is most famously known for slapping someone.

Will smith 

(1968-current)

200


This person is most famous for her song with Megan Thee Stalion, and spoke up about her bisexuality after being featured in Rita Oras song titled “Girls”



Cardi B

(1992-current)


200

This actor is know for his standup, his presence in the movie Jumanji, and most of all, being made fun of by the rock for being so short.

Kevin Hart

(1979-current)

300


Who is the singer and rapper who is known for her music and outgoing outfits that publicly announced her relationship with Bree Runaway in 2021. 


Doja Cat

(1995-current)

300

This actor is known for his role in the MCU, and tragically passed away in 2020, leaving the iconic movie's sequel up to his sister.

Chadwick Boseman 

(1976-2020) 

400


Who is the bisexual singer, songwriter, and actor who uses she/they pronouns, and only wears black and white as a tribute to their working-class parents. 



Janelle Monae

(1985-current)


400

Most known for her new movie the woman king, and her leading role in How to get away with murder,  (which just happens to be my favorite show) she has also managed to win the four major North American entertainment awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)

Viola Davis (1965-current)

500


Who was the trans woman who is often known for telling people her middle initial stood for “pay it no mind” who helped form the group “street transgender action revolutionaries” 



Marsha P. Johnson

(1945-1992)


500

This actor became famous after his snl premiere in 1980, and his movie series "coming to America"

Eddie Murphy 

(1961-current)