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MNEK’s response to a fan who didn’t know he was gay is perfect

By Will Stroude

MNEK has always found the idea of a grand, public coming out a bit odd.

Speaking to us last year, the Never Forget You and At Night hit-maker said that he’s shunned a big announcement because he “should be able to function the same way a straight person can function”, adding that “A straight person wouldn’t have to make this announcement.”

So perhaps it’s to be expected that a few fans haven’t quite twigged that the singer-songwriter and producer, who revealed he’s “safe and happy” and in a relationship earlier this year, is gay, out and proud.

It’s a fact of life that most LGBT people will have to come out countless times throughout their life. And MNEK’s no-fuss response of “AF” (which means “as f**k”) is pretty much the perfect way to do it.

https://twitter.com/MNEK/status/767490944954490883

As fabulous it its, we probably wouldn’t recommend using this one on your new boss…

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