In case you haven’t already heard, there is a new cast member, Milan on the reality TV show, Love & Hip Hop Hollywood who is causing a lil’ bit of a frenzy. Why? Well, simply because he’s gay…and Black…and a rapper…displaying images of love and affection to his partner, Miles (who is also a Black gay rapper) on national TV.

Okay now that we’ve summed up the obvious- that gay rappers are bound to draw some attention, here’s what is also just as shocking about this young brotha. He is the nephew of an iconic player in soul music. You know this icon extremely well and he’s responsible for some of the biggest soul music hits ever. Turn the page to check him out…