Lady Gaga has spoken out about a persistent rumor from the early days of her career — claims that she was secretly a man. During a recent appearance on Netflix’s new series *What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates*, the 38-year-old pop star addressed the falsehood.
In a conversation with Bill Gates, Gaga reflected on the bizarre rumor and shared that she wasn’t bothered by the speculation.
“I was used to lies being printed about me,” Gaga said, dismissing the rumor as just another tabloid story. She added that compared to the real struggles people face with bullying and discrimination over gender and sexuality, the rumor felt insignificant.
The singer revealed that she was asked about the rumor in almost every interview, but chose not to respond. “I didn’t answer because I didn’t feel like a victim,” she explained, noting her concern for young people who might face similar accusations and feel shame.
