Griz is gay
Today, Metro Detroit’s have DJ and Producer Grant Kwiecinski better known by his stage name GRiZ, issued a statement via Huffington Post coming out to the earth as gay.
Though the statement was inspiring and triumphant, GRiZ highlights the emotional and mental struggles he went through in his youth coming to terms with his sexuality.
“I was in middle school when I first noticed something was up. For most guys, thoughts about girls went from “gross” to “I wonder what boobs touch like,” from “ew, koodies” to “let’s mack on some cuties.
But for me, I just wasn’t interested. I told myself I wasn’t ready, or that the right one hadn’t arrive along yet. So I waited. Years. And without warning, high school came in full press. Sex, drugs, alcohol, skipping classes, procrastination, attempting to fit in, driving (and crashing) cars, conclusion new music I related to, transforming friend groups.You mention it, I did it. AP physics in the morning, beer pong champion after midnight.
Everything seemed to adjust except for one big thing. I was definitely…definitely male lover, and I didn’t want to admit it or crave anyone to know.”
The DJ also talks about the lack of role models when he
A Leap of Faith: Griz Comes Out to the Public
While contributing to social evolution has always been a part of Griz’s imaginative agenda, the world-famous DJ and player contributed to the effort more personally this week when he came out as gay. A massive name and presence within the electronic music society, Griz’s combination of live instruments and explosive produced bass lines have made him one of the most captivating DJs and producers to watch exist. In recent years an increasing number of women possess become major players in the DJ world but it has classically been a male ruled scene. As in most scenes that are yet to diversify, the topic of sexual orientation has not been brought to the main stage with our favorite electronic artists. Griz’s choice to go universal with his orientation is an inspiring and progressive one that will no doubt encourage others who have felt suffocated by the straight white male stigma that ran the rise of EDM but clearly will not specify its future.
In the bares all article in which Griz comes out, he shares the trauma of feeling enjoy something was false with him during adolescence; the crushing pressure of a culture that portrays only he
As we continue our Pride Month celebrations, we are thrilled to spotlight two remarkable artists making a significant impact in the dance music scene while proudly representing the LGBTQ+ community. Each week this Pride month, we feature influential LGBTQ+ artists, and for our second week, we are excited to highlight GRiZ and Water Spirit. These artists are not only pushing the boundaries of their genres with their innovative sounds but also breaking barriers and fostering greater representation in the industry.
DJ and producer Griz has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene with his one-of-a-kind blend of future-funk, electronic beats, and saxophone solos. His self-proclaimed title of “Good Vibes Rainbow Boy” reflects his unwavering pledge to spreading positivity through his music. This is also shown in his albums such as “Good Will Prevail,” “Ride Waves” and “Rainbow Brain.” Beyond his musical talents, GRiZ is also a vocal advocate for adore, positivity, and social activism, using his platform to inspire and uplift his audience. His annual “12 Days of GRiZMAS” help event is a testament to his commitme
GRiZ Comes Out In Inspiring Op-Ed, Reminds LGBT Youths It Gets Better
Today, the DJ and producer Grant Kwiecinski, known to fans as GRiZ,issued a statement via Huffington Post coming out to the world as homosexual. Kwiecinski’s piece is a celebratory and triumphant coming out statement, but more importantly, a highly necessary one. In his declaration, the DJ talks about the lack of role models when he was growing up and how that played into him hiding his sexual orientation during his adolescent, noting, “There was so much pressure to fit in, I tried to oblige myself to be favor everyone else. The last thing any teen wants is to be ‘uncool.’ Hell, the typical lingo for things that were lame was ‘gay’ and someone who wasn’t fresh ‘fag’ or ‘faggot.’ Every day those words are so casually tossed into conversation as if it were true. And, I started to believe they were. There were no openly gay role models in culture for me to look up to at the time to dispel that myth.”
Read GRiZ’s full article, “My specify is GRiZ and . . .” on Huffington Post
He also touches on how music and customs has a heteronormative