#MILAN FROM LOVE AND HIP HOP HOLLYWOOD SERIES#
Historically, reality series have relegated gay men to the sidekick/best-friend role characters who orbit around straight counterparts. But unscripted programming has been slow to evolve. Last year “Empire” broke ground by featuring a black gay character for its drama that takes place in the world of hip hop.
#MILAN FROM LOVE AND HIP HOP HOLLYWOOD TV#
Though still a small minority, LGBT men and women of color have become more visible on TV and with more nuanced story lines than ever before. Being a black man, in hip hop and religious, I have so many strikes against me … all these hurdles.” “In this world we are a minority and don’t like it,” Brock continued. “But you are normal,” Christopher stressed, resting a hand on Brock’s knee. “Knowing every rapper, singer or anybody that’s linked to entertainment knows my business, I’m still getting over that. “It’s a bit overwhelming,” said Brock, 27. Christopher is openly gay but Brock’s family didn’t know about his sexuality before the show premiered (some of his family members are no longer speaking to him, he said). Secrecy has been a major point of contention for the couple. Brock, who was raised in the church, is fearful of how his family, the industry and an ex-girlfriend might react.Ĭhristopher, a model who has appeared in videos for Kanye West, the Game and Beyoncé before pursuing rap and producing, and Brock, a rapper and former member of R&B group Marz Boiz, have been dating for more than two years after meeting at a party for Lil Wayne.
The new season of “Love & Hip Hop” kicked off last month with episodes in which the men are trying to keep their relationship a secret. Here was an opportunity to do something that was reflective of our time.” But somehow we tiptoe around the subject and we never want to give it the same prominence and visibility as we do heterosexual relationships. “We’ve had same-sex relationships happening around us since the beginning of time. “Long overdue,” said Mona Scott-Young, the franchise’s executive producer and CEO of Monami Entertainment. On Monday, an anticipated episode in which Brock comes out to his ex-girlfriend will be followed by a special roundtable discussion regarding homophobia in hip hop. “If we had some successful model before us we could follow those footsteps. Not on your best NONE successful day! Do you want to play this game, But I'm always ready and willing," fired Brock back at Christopher after he ripped the rapper publicly on Instagram, according to Wet Paint.“It’s hard because there is no prototype to follow,” said Christopher, 29, over drinks in Hollywood. That closet looks like MF catacombs of Paris. Your lil masculine image u think u got going. "Miles girl you do NOT want to try it baby. Christopher added that he is a good example for millions of people struggling with such issues. His friends were also not supportive of him. In the VH1 "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood"-show, it was clear that Christopher struggled to come out clean about his sexuality, since his orthodox family. It's all different, you're different. I'm just not made for this.
All I ever wanted was love, all I ever wanted was to show the world a true love story. I hate feeling like this," wrote Christopher targeting Brock. I hate being human, I hate having a heart. "I hate allowing people to use me, I have being exploited, I hate not being real. The pair that appeared to have reconciled with each other recently but their relationship fell apart after expressing discontentment on social media, reported IB Times. "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood" star Christopher announced about his breakup with ex-boyfriend Brock couple of weeks back on Instagram. While they appeared to be reconciling with each other, another feud erupted between the two.
"Love and Hip Hop Hollywood" stars Milan Christopher and Miles Brock announced their split a couple of weeks ago.