Jay-Z’s Mom Honored At GLAAD Media Awards
Gloria Carter came out as a lesbian to her son Jay-Z, and it was documented in his latest song “Smile” for his album 4:44.
“’Smile’ became a reality because I shared with my son who I am… For me that was the first time I spoke to anyone about who I really am, my son cried and said, ‘It must have been horrible to live that way for so long.’ My life wasn’t horrible I chose to protect my family from ignorance,” she said in her speech.
She added, “Love gave me the courage to take the power that I allowed other people to have over my life for fear of them revealing my secret… I am a human being who has a right to love who I love. So everybody, just smile, be free.”