Shirin David Speaks Out Against AfD and Advocates for LGBTQ+ Visibility

The German popstar addresses her bisexuality and denounces the far-right party ahead of the Bundestag election.

Shirin David, a prominent German rapper and popstar, has publicly declared her opposition to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, citing its conflict with values like feminism, democracy, and self-determination.
David expressed distress over the AfD's rising popularity, with polls showing it as the second-strongest party, and called for more women in leadership roles based on competence, not gender quotas.
In a candid interview, David discussed her bisexuality, emphasizing that it feels natural to her and challenging societal discomfort with nonconformity in sexual orientation.
She criticized the pressure to publicly define her sexuality, noting past accusations of queerbaiting, while stressing the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility, especially for those in less expressive fields than the arts.
David highlighted societal biases, particularly among heterosexual men, and the fear some have of being treated the way they treat women, calling for broader understanding and dialogue.