Khalid Slams Ex's Claims of Abuse, Pink Cocaine Use and That He 'Paid for Sex' After Being Outed: 'It's Triggering'

Mar. 15, 2025

Khalid in October 2018.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Khalidhas seemingly fired back at his ex Hugo Almonte’s claims in a new video days after he says he was outedbefore coming out as gay.

On Monday, Nov. 25, the R&B singer responded to his social media star ex’s allegations of abuse, pink cocaine use and that he “paid for sex” in a video onX (formerly Twitter).

“this is a long video so bare with me,” Khalid, 26, wrote as a caption over the video.

“I just wanted to come on here and address some things so we can just leave this all in the past. I know I don’t have to. But I feel like it’s important that I speak my side of the situation,” he began.

Khalid’s response comes just days after Almonte toldRolling Stonethat he wanted to “share how [Khalid] tried to use his power to silence me because I simply ended our relationship,” and didn’t intend to out him.

On Friday, Nov. 22, Almonte alleged on X that “one of your favorite gay R&B singers” had given him “pink cocaine” Khalid first denied using “pink cocaine” — a party drug that can cause hallucinations, typically a mix of methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and other drugs —  and had accused him of breaking into his house, in an apparent reference to Khalid, perRolling Stone.

“I’ve never done cocaine a day in my life. I don’t place myself in those scenarios. I’m not in those surroundings. I smoke weed, and I drink a little bit,” Khalid said.

Khalid in September 2024.Manny Carabel/Getty

Manny Carabel/Getty

In the video, Khalid then addressed “escorting” claims that had been made against him.

“I’ve never paid for sex a day in my life. Ever. I’ve never paid anybody to date me. I’ve never paid anybody to be in a relationship with me,” he said.

He also denied publicly accusing anyone of breaking into his home

“I’ve never accused anybody publicly of breaking into my house, and the only people who even know about a breaking are my close circle," Khalid said.

The “Eastside” musician then claimed that his alleged ex is someone he dated “four to five years ago.” “The last time that I talked to this guy was four years ago, y’all,” said Khalid. “This is all random. I don’t know why he did it. I don’t know what’s going on with him. Mental health is real. But I haven’t even had a conversation or seen this dude in four years.”

Khalid added that his ex’s allegations of abuse were particularly “triggering” because “it’s the other way around.”

Almonte has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Khalid performing at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.Christopher Polk/NBC

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On Friday, Nov. 22, Khalidcame out as gayin a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter), initially posting a rainbow Emoji with a set of exclamation pointswith the caption, “there yall go. next topic please lol.”

In a follow-up tweet, he confirmed his sexuality in a response to a fan who wrote, “Wait hope Mr Khalid isn’t GEHHH!”

“I am!” Khalidwrotein his reply. “And that’s okay.”

He added that he’s “not ashamed” about his sexuality after he says he was outed.

“I got outted [sic] and the world still continues to turn,“wroteKhalid. “Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤 love yall.”

source: people.com