Solange's Son Julez Smith Addresses Sexuality Rumors, Speaks Out on Misconceptions
Daniel “Julez” Smith Jr. is addressing speculation about his sexuality.
The 21-year-old model and son of Solange recently spoke out on a livestream on social media.
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During the conversation captured online, he was asked about the hardest thing about being himself.
“Misconceptions,” Julez said, adding that he’s faced criticism and speculation since “the start of [my] life.”
“Look — the first time I ever heard of myself in the media was I was in seventh grade, and my mom posted this picture of me. I was dressed as LL Cool J. I had like this red jumpsuit, I was 13 at the time. Mind you, I had a girlfriend at the time. I went to school and my girlfriend showed me a picture that my mom posted.”
“This is grown-a– adults who was calling me gay at what, 13?” he went on to explain, noting that he was deemed a “pretty boy.”
Julez is the son of Solange and ex-husband Daniel Smith. She had him at 17, and the couple were married for three years before their 2007 divorce.
Last year, Beyoncé made a rare public appearance to support the launch of her haircare line Cécred at Ulta Beauty’s Westwood store. At the event, nephew Julez Smith participated in the hair show!