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.
@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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
"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! ❤🤗
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
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.
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.
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
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 😳
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.
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🤗😇
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.
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.💜💜💜
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.💖
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.
Wow! It really is life imitating art. Who would have thunk that he would get a role in such a breakout show playing a character that had similarly the same background. Especially when the writers had no idea that this was his truth.
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 ✌🏽❤️
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 I m so sorry you are not alone when you say “ I will let my mom die before I tell her “ ain’t we all have secrets that we scared to tell our parents I do✋🏾 Black parents all over the world make us difficult to open up to them but Why???
I'm not black (I'm a white Latina) but I used to think the same thing but one day I couldn't hold back the pain and the tears and I just told her. It was really therapeutic and I feel like a weight has been pulled off my chest. You should do it for your mental peace when you're ready.
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 TH-cam. 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
His Mother always knew but him not telling her allowed her a chance to believe he would change and not be Gay but when he finally told her she too could breathe
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 🧡💙❤🌈
He said quote "he got a pimple on his butt, that was very little." He saw it get bigger and starting being painful. He went into the emergency room, to go get it checked and drained. The man behind the desk asked him quote "do you want an HIV test, it's only $10!". Billy said "yes, it's time I know!".
He was brave to admit this, even now at the height of his success. I love how he said anyone who would refuse to work with him now, as if he was somehow contagious in that way, was simply not worthy of him. HIV is a manageable disease, and positive people do not present some kind of inherent risk, so I am glad he is making a point of being honest about it for the benefit of others who suffer in silence.
There is no award invented to be given to Billy for episode 4 of Pose! Billy, bravo to you. We are with you and we will be with you. You are beautiful in every way and we love you. Life is more beautiful with you in it and sharing all that you give. You have only started, you gorgeous you....should I go on!? :-)
It's sad that you had to hide your diagnosis because of the stigma. I lost a lot of friends and even family due to the ignorance that goes along with the HIV virus. In 1983, I had to have blood transfusion with an s, which means I had a few transfusions. The doctors scared me so bad. They looked at me as if I already had it. I'm a heterosexual women and I was afraid so I truly understand why you kept it a secret until now.
Billy the universe was showing off when you were made. You are beyond fabulous. The universe rewards the Brave. You are a beacon of hope for many people. Shining a light into the darkness that some folks may be in.
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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.
The universe was showing off when you were made.
Sending smiles and hugs from Australia 💟
yes
@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.
There was? Lol there IS!
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"At a certain point, the truth is the responsible road." -Billy Porter
Nobody likes the truth
especially when paid by Big Pharma to tell your truth
And the truth is 13 do 50
Nobody needed to know tho..
Billy Bush
When I watched Pose I saw his pain when he played the role.
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.
These conversations need to happen more. ❤
Wow the episode where praytell goes home to tell his mother he’s dying of aids he’s gone through all that.
Yea he has😥. I still love him
He didn't say he have AIDS
His not Dying he is living!
@@michaelcalhoun8764 Pray Tell has aids, he has aids related lymphoma.
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
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.
I respectfully ask; how did you contract HIV?
This was bold, honest, transparent, therapeutic, and healing. Thank you. Seriously, thank you ❤️
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.
I'm not understanding what u mean
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.
Lol who said it was?? Him speaking up and helping the younger generation (or his generation) is.
@@eduardochavacano so what’s his point? Or are you going to just be condescending again?
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.
I agree completely.
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!
totally !
yes indeed
When I thought I couldn’t have admired this man more. Mr. Porter is such an inspiration to so many.
Yes he really is, 💜🙏🏾🏳️🌈 a true inspiration.
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!!
Mr Porter definitely has purpose here on earth. It's awareness. #Message
"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! ❤🤗
Gay is not an African culture…..
Why am I crying through this? So touching and self reflection. ❤️❤️
maybe you have HIV too
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
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.
Pure power in your heartfelt words . The truth has set you free ❤
Billy Porter is an ICON. I’m so happy that he is finally FREE.🤍✨
His telling is a prayer. How perfect was his character’s name then, “Praytell”.
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 is a pioneer for standing and living your true authentic self.
what about all the pioneers before him?
@@monoped8437 they don’t count Cz they were straight 😭 they only love u if you’re gay..
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
He is very brave for coming out with this i love him even more
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 😳
Thrive on Mama with your son and your light love and laughter!!! Thrive on!!!
I've always been a FAN of Billy Porter since I 1st heard him sing "Show Me!" I love his his honesty!💜💜💜
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.
This was such a powerful interview. Thank you Billy Porter for your willingness to share your truth and be authentically you!
Absolutely beautiful! When he spoke about revealing his truth to his mother I cried.
I am crying. Such a powerful interview. Billy you are a gift!
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🤗😇
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.
I can’t find words.....many blessings Mr. Porter, to you and your loved ones...Thank you 1000x Thank you!❤️🌹❤️
This man has mad talent! I just can't pass judgement on the way others choose to live their lives.
Being gay is NOT a choice!!
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.
I love you Billy Porter... I pray for your healing and happiness and an amazing next chapter! The joy you deserve is endless!!!
What a powerful interview.
Thank you Billy for always standing up and looking out for our community
Billy Porter is an ICON. PERIOD. He must be protected at all cost!
No negative here, you’re a beautiful soul and I’m proud of you💞
Stay strong porter. Love from Singapore 🇸🇬 🏳️🌈❤️
Thank you everyone
I love your testimony, so pure hearted. I wish you even more success in the future.
Showing you love from South Africa 💕
The truth has set you free Billy P!! You are an amazing soul!! Brilliant interview ❤️
Damn, did they right his life into the series POSE? What he’s saying is exactly in the show.
Forreal it's like wow
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.💜💜💜
No one is perfect and coming out as HIV positive is the best thing u did
Prayers up, keep Billy blessed and with us ❤️☀️
Oh Billy you are so brave! I admire you for speaking up
" All of the things can exist at once. We have to make room for all of them to exist "
I grew up in the 80s / 90s and I knew so many ppl. Thank you for ur story
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.💖
Thank you for sharing I have lost so many loved ones in the 80's from Aids
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,Mr Porter, Continue God's Blessings in your life, you are an Inspiration.to us all.❤️♥️♥️♥️👑
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.
Billy is amazing. He is so open and why not be? There should not be any shame. Thank you.
I love Billy Porter he reminds me so much of my Brother Melvin. Kudos Billy for living your truth.
What a light. Amazing soul -the honesty and Intimacy. Love everything about this
Love him for speaking about it....the more people speak the less power the stigma will have💜💜
Wow! It really is life imitating art. Who would have thunk that he would get a role in such a breakout show playing a character that had similarly the same background. Especially when the writers had no idea that this was his truth.
Talk about alignment!
Right!!!!
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 beautiful. It takes a lot of courage to do what you’re doing. I love your spirit, keep holding on ❤
What an incredibly brave and courageous man.
What a beautiful, moving interview. He has so much to teach this world about acceptance and love. ❤️❤️❤️
talking about HIV? what is this a beautiful?
By His Stipes We Are HEALED! We are FREE!
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 I m so sorry you are not alone when you say “ I will let my mom die before I tell her “ ain’t we all have secrets that we scared to tell our parents I do✋🏾 Black parents all over the world make us difficult to open up to them but Why???
Generational trauma :(
So you are saying black parents are bad parents... GOT IT!!!
I'm not black (I'm a white Latina) but I used to think the same thing but one day I couldn't hold back the pain and the tears and I just told her. It was really therapeutic and I feel like a weight has been pulled off my chest. You should do it for your mental peace when you're ready.
@@erichavnen3727 that’s ur words not mine
@@brendablu88 wow it’s sad isn’t I m glad n proud of you
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 TH-cam. 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
His Mother always knew but him not telling her allowed her a chance to believe he would change and not be Gay but when he finally told her she too could breathe
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 🧡💙❤🌈
He said quote "he got a pimple on his butt, that was very little." He saw it get bigger and starting being painful. He went into the emergency room, to go get it checked and drained. The man behind the desk asked him quote "do you want an HIV test, it's only $10!".
Billy said "yes, it's time I know!".
I love Billy Potter so much... when he speaks the world needs to listen and really hear what he is saying.
Raw and honest.... this is rear...
I admire this man
2007 was tragic I couldn't endure being diabetic filling for bankruptcy and HIV Positive to top it off glad he's in a better space
I love you BILLY PORTER...continue to speak your truth, oh what a difference it will make
Try but you can’t. This man is a beacon of light. Billy Porter will not be squelched, and I’m here for it.
I adore Billy he is fearless and I commend him for coming out publicly about his status that’s not ever easy🤎🤎🤎🤎🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
He was brave to admit this, even now at the height of his success. I love how he said anyone who would refuse to work with him now, as if he was somehow contagious in that way, was simply not worthy of him. HIV is a manageable disease, and positive people do not present some kind of inherent risk, so I am glad he is making a point of being honest about it for the benefit of others who suffer in silence.
so brave, love him even more
I love you so much, Billy! Blessings on you 💖🌈🙏🏾🔥
I respect what him to the fullest for being real and truthful.
Thank you for not quitting your heart makes this world 🌎 a better place thank you 👑
I love you for being honest and being you
His book was one of the most powerful books I’ve read
Very inciteful. He seems to have experienced life at its best and worst and learned. I can relate to that.
There is no award invented to be given to Billy for episode 4 of Pose! Billy, bravo to you. We are with you and we will be with you. You are beautiful in every way and we love you. Life is more beautiful with you in it and sharing all that you give. You have only started, you gorgeous you....should I go on!? :-)
Sending my love to Billy Porter. You a brave soul.❤️❤️❤️
Billy, I got your back because, as a man confused about my sexuality, I feel the same way about myself.
Baby, live for YOU please ‼️💯 You don’t have to be confused do what you feel is best
@@kjr0311 Thanks.💖
I don’t get it
@@yummyyums2169 Some people consider me as gay for years since I was in school just because I can't get a woman.
@@rusticization so what others determine you are is your truth is what you’re saying
Billy you are a gift & a blessing to this world. 💝
I love his truth, and honesty. I was always and will continue to be a huge fan.
We love you, Billy!
I knew it watching POSE I could just feel it thru the screen it was just too real .
Raw, honest beautiful
An icon and a roll model. All praise to Billy Porter. ❤💯
"Shame is destructive "
It's sad that you had to hide your diagnosis because of the stigma. I lost a lot of friends and even family due to the ignorance that goes along with the HIV virus. In 1983, I had to have blood transfusion with an s, which means I had a few transfusions. The doctors scared me so bad. They looked at me as if I already had it. I'm a heterosexual women and I was afraid so I truly understand why you kept it a secret until now.
Bravo Mr Porter. You are an inspiration!
Billy the universe was showing off when you were made. You are beyond fabulous.
The universe rewards the Brave. You are a beacon of hope for many people.
Shining a light into the darkness that some folks may be in.