Solange’s Son Julez Smith Responds to Online Speculation About His Sexuality

Julez Smith, the son of singer Solange Knowles, is speaking out after becoming the subject of online speculation regarding his sexuality.

Julez took a moment to address the situation directly, making it clear that he’s unbothered by the chatter and focused on living life on his own terms.

While on a recent livestream Smith was asked, “What’s the hardest part about being you?”

“Misconceptions,” he answered.

Jules goes on to say his been “criticized” since the start of his life. “Look — the first time I ever heard of myself in the media was I was in seventh grade, and my mom posted this picture of me,” Julez said. “I was dressed as LL Cool J. I had like this red jumpsuit, I was 13 at the time. Mind you, I had a girlfriend at the time. I went to school and my girlfriend showed me a picture that my mom posted.”

“This is grown-a*s adults who was calling me gay at what, 13?” he continued.