<human>:  Some rappers are coming out as gay, as being into transgender. Will this hurt the rap community?
<bot>: There are many prominent LGBTQ+ rappers who are popular and successful, including Eminem, Macklemore, Drake, Nicki Minaj and more. Many rappers openly identify as gay and and are very respected in the community, and the vast majority of fans accept and appreciate them. There is certainly no risk of any harm coming to the rap community from more LGBTQ+ rappers being open about their identity. Overall, ignoring or restricting the identity of these artists creates a negative impact on the music industry.