Johnny Lopez, Jenni Rivera’s youngest son, posted a video to his Instagram coming out as bisexual. He admitted that he has been in a relationship with another man for two years now and that he is happy to be in love with his boyfriend.
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“There has been a lot said about me in the past few weeks. Things didn’t come out the way I wanted this to,” said Lopez. “I wanted to make this video first and for everyone to understand me but my boyfriend, as you all know, Joaquin, we both got a little too excited, and he posted a few pictures of us, and I retweeted them, and it went viral.”
The late Mexican singer’s son admitted he has struggled with his sexuality for a long time now but is relieved to finally be out. Lopez talks more about this on Universo’s reality show The Riveras, where he stars alongside his four siblings.
“People began noticing that we were together. They didn’t come out exactly the way I wanted to but they’re out now,” he explained on Instagram. “I am in a gay relationship right now and I am in love with this person. I’ve been dealing with this part of myself for a long time now.”
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Lopez told the story about how he fell for his boyfriend two years ago, saying he’s thankful for him coming into his life. He credits his boyfriend for making him feel comfortable to finally be himself, saying he was a big part of him feeling he no longer had to hide.
“Two years ago today I officially met this boy (I had met him twice before briefly but this time I knew him as a friend) and realized I had fell for him,” Rivera’s son told his IG followers, adding, “I’m so grateful that along the way I was able to find the courage to tell the world about him and that I don’t have to hide him anymore.
“Our journey has been a difficult one but I wouldn’t change a thing about it,” Johnny Lopez continued. “I’m so grateful for this day and so glad I get to celebrate it with him. I love you so much, J. Thank you for coming into my life.”
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Rivera’s son said that even though people don’t necessarily believe a person can be bisexual, that he identifies himself with that label. He said he’s had experiences with women and is still attracted to them, but that right now he’s in love with his boyfriend, and nobody else.
“For so long I wanted to be completely straight or completely gay because I honestly didn’t know where I am,” the 16-year-old added. “I’m bisexual, but honestly, I know that some people don’t necessarily believe in that. But all I know is that I love this person and I don’t necessarily have a preference, I love who I love.”
His sister Chiquis Rivera supports her brother’s decision to come out publicly and shut down the critics saying negative comments. She says Jenni Rivera would be proud of her son and approve of any lifestyle he chooses to follow.
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