"I appreciate you. And for the record, I'm straight. I am expressing love, respect and joy for my gay brothers and sisters."
"I didn't want it to be sensationalised. To me, it wasn't a big deal. I was experimenting and it turns out, 'Hey, I'm not gay.' So, it's not really my story."
"I felt honoured that they wanted us in the magazine. The gay community in Los Angeles were the first ones to really embrace the Chili Peppers."
Flea, the bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, clarified his sexuality after posting a supportive message for the LGBTQ+ community. He responded to a fan's surprise about his post by stating he is straight but expresses love and respect for his gay brothers and sisters. Flea has previously discussed inclusivity and rejecting traditional masculinity. Although he has had experiences with men, he chose not to include them in his memoir, emphasizing that it wasn't a significant part of his story. He acknowledged the gay community's early support for the band.
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