The event brings to the spotlight questions about how far gays and lesbians have been accepted into mainstream society, specifically the hip hop culture. No major pop singer has ever come out as a transvestite to viewers explicitly after already releasing an album. But, having to admit that she is really a he on national television was cause for celebration among the gay and lesbian community. “I am gay.” These were the words recording artist Ciara spoke on Wednesday night to millions of viewers on BET’s 106 and Park in a precedent-setting event for cable television.Ĭiara’s “coming out” as a lesbian would have been difficult on its own. Hip-hop artist, Ciara, was once a hermaphrodite until the age of 11, when she underwent a surgery to remove her male “appendages.” Hip-hop Singer Ciara was Born Male and underwent a sex reassignment surgery.Ģ. She also discussed about it, in a magazine article. Apparently she was on Oprah having an in-depth conversation about it.

Later, underwent a sex reassignment surgery.

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