The Reading List for Aug 26, 2014

– Cakes Da Killa is pretty damn good at nailing it when it comes to his lyrics and his flow. Watch (and listen) to him nail it once again as he responds to two radio hosts as they question him about sexuality. (Via Gawker)

Cosmopolitan interviews musician Dalea about being intersex.

– Over here at Xtra, check out Adrienne Ascah’s story about queer Muslim youth.

The Advocate presents 27 stories about being bisexual.

– And last but not least, a trailer for a documentary entitled I’m a Porn Star, which follows the lives of men who do (predominantly) gay porn. (Arguably NSFW)

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