As someone who grew up with a mother who was HIV positive, i cannot begin to say how much I appreciate Billy Porter talking about this. There was so much stigma. There was so much fear. Him talking about it is opening so many eyes. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this.

@carringtonlefayette8644

3 жыл бұрын

The universe was showing off when you were made. Sending smiles and hugs from Australia 💟

@phylliscarter6215

3 жыл бұрын

yes

@00NishaLuvsMJ00

3 жыл бұрын

@Erwin Lii There has been people who have already found a cure, but have come up dead. Unfortunately, our government is very greedy. They make more money off of the medication.

@manuteemane2465

2 жыл бұрын

There was? Lol there IS!

@batirtzeurkiaga1716

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

When I watched Pose I saw his pain when he played the role.

"At a certain point, the truth is the responsible road." -Billy Porter

@jeremiahtray5621

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody likes the truth

@eduardochavacano

3 жыл бұрын

especially when paid by Big Pharma to tell your truth

@MasterChiefFloyd

3 жыл бұрын

And the truth is 13 do 50

@mufasa1794

Жыл бұрын

Nobody needed to know tho..

@lennarthagen3638

Жыл бұрын

Billy Bush

Wow the episode where praytell goes home to tell his mother he’s dying of aids he’s gone through all that.

@bussi781

3 жыл бұрын

Yea he has😥. I still love him

@michaelcalhoun8764

3 жыл бұрын

He didn't say he have AIDS

@nalawms8767

3 жыл бұрын

His not Dying he is living!

@Leezy24

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcalhoun8764 Pray Tell has aids, he has aids related lymphoma.

@cakepudding3220

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he made poor life choices that caused his bankruptcy and hiv diagnosis. If he was only with one woman and she was with no one else he most likely wouldn’t of caught the virus. The root of catching it starts with sin whether through 💉💊 or 🍆🍑. It’s definitely a lesson for him sad

This by far is the most important moment on self acceptance I've seen in years. Billy's release is a master lesson for anyone who struggles with stigma and self love.

@sunday6371

6 ай бұрын

I'm free from HIV permanently through Dr Abiola medication, thanks to #drabiolahome 😊🌙

There is nothing radical about being sick with ANY disease. The world needs to wake up and dismiss its political, societal discrimination against illness and INVEST in the infrastructure of science and cures to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

@JZidor

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not understanding what u mean

@eduardochavacano

3 жыл бұрын

JZidor MUSIC That is the problem, people dont even understand a simple thought. He is hesitant to elaborate coz a mob can be vicious to anything that can be deemed unique of a thought. Think deeper and you’ll get his point.

@dirtydan5399

3 жыл бұрын

Lol who said it was?? Him speaking up and helping the younger generation (or his generation) is.

@dirtydan5399

3 жыл бұрын

@@eduardochavacano so what’s his point? Or are you going to just be condescending again?

"You're either with me, or simply move out of the way...or i will move you out of the way!" WORK BILLY! As a gay Black man, that is the mantra we all strive to live by. Thank you for being a trailblazer & an inspiration! ❤🤗

@renaldopierre1995

2 жыл бұрын

Gay is not an African culture…..

I am very glad he went to therapy, you can see the difference in him. I highly recommend it for anyone; it will be two years for me in a couple of months. What a difference it’s made in my life. I think he also has the title of his memoir. The Rebirth of Billy Porter.

@ARMYSTRONG007

3 жыл бұрын

I respectfully ask; how did you contract HIV?

When I thought I couldn’t have admired this man more. Mr. Porter is such an inspiration to so many.

@michaeld.williamsiii9026

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he really is, 💜🙏🏾🏳️‍🌈 a true inspiration.

This was bold, honest, transparent, therapeutic, and healing. Thank you. Seriously, thank you ❤️

He’s such a beautiful human being. I, for one, will always support you ❤️

Billy is beyond brave for sharing his story to the entire world. Kudos to him!

@jo.na.than333

3 жыл бұрын

totally !

@phylliscarter6215

3 жыл бұрын

yes indeed

When Billy said he felt his heart releasing that's so beautiful I'm glad he told his mom 💝🤗💝🤗💝🤗

He is giving alot of men living with hiv courage..i have friends that have it and today's medicine has changed the game!!

Billy, anyone living in their truth is radical, but you KNOW you are paving the way for generations of us to come, who still need the guiding hands our community forged out of Fire & necessity to be free. Thank you for your work. You are our history.

His character in pose, was meant to speak for him in his personal life. I feel he was meant to play pray tell. The show even starts with him speaking. He's such an amazing actor/boardway performer.

@genxer7766

3 жыл бұрын

I agree completely.

His telling is a prayer. How perfect was his character’s name then, “Praytell”.

Why am I crying through this? So touching and self reflection. ❤️❤️

@bahabaha6974

11 ай бұрын

maybe you have HIV too

A brutal, beautiful, and brave conversation.

That generation is and was my best friends in life. You give me JOY Mr Porter.. I love you and appreciate you. This is coming from a straight 60 year old white woman with two straight boys that have been raised to acknowledge and appreciate EVERYONE! You give me joy my luv.

Mr Porter definitely has purpose here on earth. It's awareness. #Message

I love this ♥️ Hearing Billy’s unique voice at his pace and in his own time talking to the camera. No constant interjection from an interviewer. This is all about HIM. Billy’s story. Wishing You Billy nothing but great health, joy and peace.. This man is truly inspiring & beautiful ♥️ x

No one is perfect and coming out as HIV positive is the best thing u did

Absolutely beautiful! When he spoke about revealing his truth to his mother I cried.

Billy Porter is an ICON. I’m so happy that he is finally FREE.🤍✨

Billy is a pioneer for standing and living your true authentic self.

@monoped8437

3 жыл бұрын

what about all the pioneers before him?

@renaldopierre1995

2 жыл бұрын

@@monoped8437 they don’t count Cz they were straight 😭 they only love u if you’re gay..

@cakepudding3220

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he made poor life choices that caused his bankruptcy and hiv diagnosis. If he was only with one woman and she was with no one else he most likely wouldn’t of caught the virus. The root of catching it starts with sin whether through 💉💊 or 🍆🍑. It’s definitely a lesson for him sad

What a powerful interview.

This was such a powerful interview. Thank you Billy Porter for your willingness to share your truth and be authentically you!

This was so inspirational. I adore this human being so much and it broke my heart to see the pain of having to reveal the truth. I have no words to express how deeply the message effected me. Thank you Billy🤗😇

He is very brave for coming out with this i love him even more

What a light. Amazing soul -the honesty and Intimacy. Love everything about this

I am crying. Such a powerful interview. Billy you are a gift!

This was an amazing interview. I never really knew Billy Porter that well, but what he says about shame being destructive resonates quite deeply in me. I’ve said many times in my own life that the closet is a destructive place. Thank you again for this wonderful interview it has helped an old old closet queen.💜💜💜

Beautiful, beautiful Billy Porter ~ what a glorious Soul you are. Thank you so very much for sharing these vulnerable truths with us through the lens of your unique and astonishing brilliance. You are helping me with this interview...and SO many others, too. Thank you. May all who hear and feel you honor you.

Thank you Billy for always standing up and looking out for our community

The truth has set you free Billy P!! You are an amazing soul!! Brilliant interview ❤️

Billy Porter is a TREASURE! Every single one of my gay friends were taken! And then it took my sister! I spent week after week at the hospital then week after week funerals. I still haven’t processed it all fully and Billy stating much the same, made me realize a few things. Never heard of trauma therapy, so I’ll be looking into it. I’ll NEVER forget how my family and I were treated as outcasts because of aids fears and they were great! It was horrible and I’m a white female, with a lot of black friends gay friends, different and unique friends rainbow hair friends, turns out they didn’t like my diversity and love of all and looking for an excuse to be rid of me, so when aids affected the family, we were ex communicated so to speak. I moved two states away to start over and remove myself from the toxicity. Strangely, most all my family is dead now, others in really bad shape. I and my son thrive in love and light and laughter now, well, till Rona came to visit 😳

@missjaszmine1968

3 жыл бұрын

Thrive on Mama with your son and your light love and laughter!!! Thrive on!!!

Oh Billy you are so brave! I admire you for speaking up

Billy, you are amazing! You are truly loved and appreciated! Your beauty, your story and talent makes it possible for all of us to draw from your story, regardless of any differences, as we are all having a human experience riffled with many of the same adjectives you have used in this interview ✌🏽❤️

You are set free Billy. I am sure a weight is lifted. So glad your mom is very supportive and has nothing but pure love to support and pray you through.

Billy you are amazing, beautiful, and so loved. Thank you for sharing not only your artistry, but also your story. Both of which we are not entitled to.. but you have graciously shared with us. Your authenticity is inspiring, and empowering to many in so many ways. Thank you.. you are a beautiful soul.💖

I've always been a FAN of Billy Porter since I 1st heard him sing "Show Me!" I love his his honesty!💜💜💜

Prayers up, keep Billy blessed and with us ❤️☀️

What a beautiful, moving interview. He has so much to teach this world about acceptance and love. ❤️❤️❤️

@bahabaha6974

11 ай бұрын

talking about HIV? what is this a beautiful?

I can’t find words.....many blessings Mr. Porter, to you and your loved ones...Thank you 1000x Thank you!❤️🌹❤️

Wow! This interview makes me love Billy Porter even more. What an awesome talent, and what an awesome man! And, his memoir was worth the wait.

I love you Billy Porter... I pray for your healing and happiness and an amazing next chapter! The joy you deserve is endless!!!

Thank you everyone

@michellebyrd9017

3 жыл бұрын

I love your testimony, so pure hearted. I wish you even more success in the future.

@tshedisetiloane1518

3 жыл бұрын

Showing you love from South Africa 💕

Pure power in your heartfelt words . The truth has set you free ❤

Thank you for sharing I have lost so many loved ones in the 80's from Aids

@sonad1213

3 жыл бұрын

🧡

These conversations need to happen more. ❤

This was a powerful interview. Billy Potter is such a strong man. The day before he told his truth, I was raving about Pose to my friend that introduced me to it. I said that PrayTell that he is PERFECT because of depth, humor, fierceness, energy, and Vulnerability! I adore him! Now I see why. I think some roles require more than empathy but experience of some sort. He was really able to tap in. Billy, you are so important for our generation! I adore you.

I love his truth, and honesty. I was always and will continue to be a huge fan.

I grew up in the 80s / 90s and I knew so many ppl. Thank you for ur story

Damn, did they right his life into the series POSE? What he’s saying is exactly in the show.

@mimij4660

3 жыл бұрын

Forreal it's like wow

So powerful and moving.

This man has mad talent! I just can't pass judgement on the way others choose to live their lives.

@craigwiggins8287

Жыл бұрын

Being gay is NOT a choice!!

Billy is amazing. He is so open and why not be? There should not be any shame. Thank you.

ART imitating LIFE ... is no joke. Be careful what you pray for ... 'cause you never know HOW that blessing is gonna show up. Bless you, Billy.

Thank you for your candor Billy Porter. Your words will bring so much light and healing to others also holding this “secret”. We stand for you. We love you! We thank you! Keep pouring from your vessel.

Billy Porter is an ICON. PERIOD. He must be protected at all cost!

Love him for speaking about it....the more people speak the less power the stigma will have💜💜

You are beautiful. It takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing. I love your spirit, keep holding on ❤

Such a wonderful, talented, honest man.

No negative here, you’re a beautiful soul and I’m proud of you💞

Powerful interview 🥰

I love Billy Porter he reminds me so much of my Brother Melvin. Kudos Billy for living your truth.

Sending my love to Billy Porter. You a brave soul.❤️❤️❤️

I love Billy Potter so much... when he speaks the world needs to listen and really hear what he is saying.

So much Love for Billy. So talented and authentic. Through him I feel I started to understand more and how I can empathise. X

Much respect to Billy Porter. Living our Truth is everything. Hiding, Lying, and feeling Shame is exhausting. Once you live your Truth you are really living. Thank you, Mr. Billy Porter. You are loved.

Raw and honest.... this is rear... I admire this man

What an incredibly brave and courageous man.

so brave, love him even more

I love you for being honest and being you

Amazing man so much courage and strength ❤️

Thank your Porter for your story💔💔💔

Billy you are a gift & a blessing to this world. 💝

You are so courageous man! Embrace life :)

Try but you can’t. This man is a beacon of light. Billy Porter will not be squelched, and I’m here for it.

Much love and respect 💙💙

Very inciteful. He seems to have experienced life at its best and worst and learned. I can relate to that.

,Mr Porter, Continue God's Blessings in your life, you are an Inspiration.to us all.❤️♥️♥️♥️👑

" All of the things can exist at once. We have to make room for all of them to exist "

I respect what him to the fullest for being real and truthful.

We love you billy porter for speaking you truth this interview may help alot of peoplel help them to speak their truth and heal

Bravo Mr Porter. You are an inspiration!

I am in Love & Love Billy Porter - just watched the last episode of Pose - Most Powerful episode EVER! Soooo Glad it was aired & aired that way!!Best Wishes for the future to someone who deserves everything - Too Talented & Truthful!1

Thank you for not quitting your heart makes this world 🌎 a better place thank you 👑

Love you Billy keep up the great work

I love you BILLY PORTER...continue to speak your truth, oh what a difference it will make

truth shall set you free..kudos mr porter..peace love and blessings

Raw, honest beautiful

I adore Billy he is fearless and I commend him for coming out publicly about his status that’s not ever easy🤎🤎🤎🤎🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

My respect and love for Mr Porter just grows daily as a human a performer and activist and i know that the love and respect i have for him will never lessen. Much love 🧡💙❤🌈

Much respect.

Thank you. Love you.

By His Stipes We Are HEALED! We are FREE!

Beautiful person!

Billy Porter was barely on my radar until the Vogue cover controversy hit the news. Now I've read his memoir, binge watched Pose and caught a number of his interviews on KZread. I'm completely blown away by this guy. He's talented, smart, educated, honest, loving, charitable, thoughtful, big-hearted... I could go on and on. All the more remarkable when considering the numerous major difficulties he has had to overcome over the course of his decades in the business. Sorry but Harry Styles is very young, and rose to fame very quickly and easily following his appearances on X-Factor. And when he didn't win the solo competition, the show teamed him up with other contestants to form a group that then continued to compete on the show. He has overcome nothing and doesn't yet stand for much in this world. So having done some homework I totally agree that if Vogue was going to put a man in a dress on its cover, it should have been Billy. I cannot fathom HS ever being as important, culturally, as Billy Porter. He certainly isn't now. I know BP apologized for having Harry Styles' name on his lips when he was taking issue with Vogue 's cover decision, but Billy was totally right. XXOXO