With unforgettable hits like ‘We Fall Down,’ ‘Speak to My Heart,’ and ‘Stand,’ multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit, and and a trophy case full of industry honors including 3 GRAMMYs, Donnie McClurkin is revered as one of the most successful Gospel artists in history.
However, while his professional achievements are plentiful, those wins – according to him – were not mirrored in his personal life.
Despite rocking headlines in 2018 for alleged ties to a gay cult, the 61-year-old has not bitten his tongue over the years about his reported deliverance from homosexuality – a stance he’s reiterated by vocalizing opposition to same-sex marriage and more.
Due to said view, McClurkin recently took to TV One’s ‘Uncensored’ to speak candidly about his own love life. There, he even asserted he would likely be alone forever despite a desire for love and family.
McClurkin was surprisingly honest and forthcoming while reflecting on his private life, namely his failures with romance – a circumstance he blamed on lack of experience.
“I didn’t know really what a woman wanted,” Donnie said before continuing, “I’ve messed up more than I’ve had good. My past relationships were a sprinkling of everything – men and women.”
Said disappointment has ultimately led the Gospel legend to decide to remain single for the rest of his life.
“When things get rough I go back into my safe place – my music and my ministry,” he stated before concluding, “Never having a long-term relationship in my life and never being married, I chalked that up. I will probably be alone for the rest of my life as far as a mate is concerned.”
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Though the episode doesn’t air in full until April 4th at 10p/9c, Twitter has already been set alight by the clip alone. Look below to see some of their interesting responses.
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That’s his choice. IMO he’s just being a coward. Instead of being happy w “the man” that he could possibly love (and he love DM in return) he’ll rather be single for the rest of his life just bc of what his church peers will say. The same people who was smiling up in Eddie Long’s face KNOWING what that man was doing behind closed doors. I can’t w these church folks and that includes DM himself 🙄 ninja if you don’t go on somewhere and live your life and be happy I’ma slap you!
Theres black man out there for u, just date!!
Ur 61!!!!!!!! Put urself first and go get a man..
He comes from a generation that won’t allow him to accept who he really is. I’m just glad he’s found joy n life still as he puts it. So many in that same situation are tortured Souls
You’re stoned if you’re DL. You’re stoned if you’re honest and have been with both sexes. I’m sorry but at this point can we normalize people just making themselves happy and not being pressured to be straight, gay etc??
The labeling s*** is bad on each side of the spectrum. I identify with whatever I feel like depending on the day and I really don’t think people should be so concerned about who anyone decides to f*** or love. We need to be rooted in self love first and foremost and not depend on another being to complete ourselves anyway. But that’s a discussion y’all aren’t ready to have yet…
REPENT!
Shut up serpent
@ALTERNATIVE FACTS, lmaooooo 🤣✅
Not Serpent lmfao!
How can he expect to have a real relationship if he isn’t honest with himself. His biggest mistake was painting himself into a corner with that “I’ve been delivered from homosexuality” b.s. Now his career and future rests upon that lie. He will either continue to keep up the charade or be true to himself and risk losing it all. I don’t feel sorry for him.
It is his choice and I think he should just live his life. But I understand why he’s afraid to do it though. Condemnation and exclusion from the church is Real. It’s terrible that the very people who should be understanding and loving, would be the first to crucify you.
He’s a church f** simple as that
I KNEW HE WAS LIKE THAT GAY IS WHAT HE IS.r
It’s his choice. Stop shaming him or making him out to be miserable when he’s telling you he’s no longer interested in the pursuit. The truth is many gay/bi men will come to that crossroad. Some continue to pursue, others charge it to the game and bounce. Until culture and society normalizes monogamous non perverted gay romance, this is a cross that some will bear.
I have loved him and his music for years and have always kept up with his career. It’s very unfortunate that he’s been living his life this way and I can relate to him about wanting to be married and having your own family. I tried three different times and it just didn’t work out and I’m fine with that. It’s just not meant for me to be married nor have that family life that I’d always hoped for. Just like Donnie, music is definitely a passion of mine and if I’m feeling down about something, that’s what I turn to. My soul is enriched when I hear music and I don’t need a physical being to have that. Music is love to me and to my soul and I’m okay with not hearing, ‘I love you” being uttered from a man. As long as I love and live for me, I’m good. I commend Donnie for speaking up about this, because behind closed doors, we don’t know what could be going through his head. One day he can be okay and the next, he could be having a literal breakdown. My heart truly goes out to him and I hope he finds what he is looking for. 😌😌😌😌😌