DNA: We love having gay pop stars who embrace their flamboyant side.
Davis Mallory: When I was a college jock I knew I was gay and attracted to manly men, but I credit Prince as a major inspiration regarding my music evolution. He identified as straight yet had no issue embracing femininity and flamboyance. I also credit RuPaul’s Drag Race as a recent inspiration, and my time in an LGBT acting school in NYC called Act Out. My fellow classmates included Laverne Cox (Orange Is The New Black), Trace Lysette (Transparent) and Johnny Sibilly (Pose). That school helped me become comfortable with feminine and masculine acting roles. My time living in NYC also made me comfortable wearing make-up and being flamboyant.