Hayley Kiyoko Says Being a Part of the LGBTQ Community is 'Really Empowering'

Hayley Kiyoko rocks cool shades on the cover of Gay Times‘ December 2018 issue, in stores globally on November 30.

Here is what the 27-year-old singer had to share with the mag:

On connecting with her LGBTQ fanbase: “I think that the thing that really connects with me are messages about not being able to relate with their parents. Having them not understand who they are, and not having that dialogue. I think that’s the hardest thing sometimes is when you don’t understand one another, how do you even begin that conversation? You need communication to be able to build that bridge.”

On being a part of the LGBTQ community and reaching out to her queer fans: “It’s really empowering. It makes me emotional… We all go through tough times accepting ourselves and to be able to know so many people accept me for who I am – I just feel like we all want that validation and to be able to love yourself. You’re wanting people to approve so then you can feel free to be who you are. My fans are able to give me that, and I try to give them that energy straight back to them – give them that space to love themselves, and to feel open and free.”

On her performance with Taylor Swift: “It was a really touching moment to have someone of her status to validate my work, and give me a stamp of approval.”

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