Grammy-nominated artist Omar Apollo—the voice behind hits like Evergreen—has never been one to shrink himself for anyone. And when his latest post sparked controversy, the 27-year-old star made it clear: he’s not here to appease homophobes.
Recently, Omar shared a provocative still from his film Queer, featuring an intimate moment with co-star Daniel Craig. The internet, of course, had opinions—but instead of backing down, Omar delivered a masterclass in self-assurance.
The Post That Started It All
Omar took to social media to post a steamy, nearly-nude image from Queer, captioning it: “Queer available on streaming now for all the DLs that didn’t wanna go to the theater.”
The comments lit up with praise, with Troye Sivan even cheekily asking, “What platform?” But not everyone was thrilled. As followers began unfollowing, Omar noticed—and responded in style.
“Unfollow Me If You’re a Homophobe”
Rather than brushing it off, Omar called out the exodus directly in an Instagram Story dripping with confidence:
“I’m losing followers for posting this. Unfollow me if ur a homophobe. You’re not my target audience.”
He didn’t stop there, adding: “I will never make myself ‘palatable.’ This isn’t my life; I AM life. Stupid.”
Now that’s how you clear a crowd.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name), Queer explores themes of love, loneliness, and self-discovery. The film has received glowing reviews, with critics praising the raw, emotional performances.
However, it hasn’t quite received the mainstream recognition it deserves—a conversation for another time.
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This isn’t the first time Omar Apollo has made headlines for his boldness. His career has been built on authenticity, blending vulnerability with an edge that deeply resonates with LGBTQ+ fans.
So, to those followers who dipped? Your loss.
Omar’s far too busy being iconic.