During the 1980s, Whitney Houston quickly established herself as one of the most iconic voices in pop.
Like many mega-stars, Whitney’s career burned hot and bright, before eventually crashing and burning.
Her musical prowess earned her seven consecutive number one singles, the only artist to ever achieve such a feat.
Arguably her most iconic song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” has been a dance hall anthem since its 1987 release.
The song’s message about wanting to dance freely and publicly with the person you love caused it to be swiftly adopted by the gay community.
This cultural influence was supported by Houston’s AIDS activism at the height of the epidemic, coinciding with the height of her career.
Many fans assumed this was enthusiastic and genuine allyship, or another instance of gay men adopting female pop stars into their community, but the late singer’s alleged closeted sapphic identity adds a whole
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