Bobby Lytes Spits Freestyle, Says He Can "Go Toe-To-Toe" With Any Rapper

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Bobby Lytes also clarified that he may be a rapper who is gay, but he is in no way a "gay rapper."

His over the top behavior often lands him into trouble on reality television, but Bobby Lytes is out to prove that he's a force in the rap game. As a cousin to hip hop veteran Trina, Bobby Lytes isn't a stranger to the hip hop industry. However, the Love & Hip Hop Miami star has run into his fair share of obstacles being an openly gay man on the rap scene, and he's hoping that a global audience will see his talents before dismissing him over his sexuality.

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On Thursday (March 19), Bobby Lytes chatted with Supa Cindy for Miami's 99Jamz radio station and gave his opinion on why he believes there aren't any platinum-selling rappers that are openly gay. "Maybe it's their own insecurities, they fear the unknown," he said. "Maybe they're afraid to admit that I'm fire because if they like my music that makes them gay."

"But I ain't a gay rapper," Bobby clarified. "I'm just a rapper who just happens to be gay. I'm here to pave the way, break down these barriers. At the end of the day, I can go toe-to-toe with any rapper, regardless of [their] sexuality." Watch Bobby Lytes drop bars below and let us know what you think.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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