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“This is the most bizarre form of homophobia I’ve ever encountered.”
Imagine napping on a domestic flight, and waking up to police threatening you with an FBI report and jail time.
That's what queer artist Mykki Blanco claims happened on a Delta flight Friday from Toronto to Detroit after a passenger complained he was "not comfortable" next to Blanco--who was asleep.
The musician broke down the exchange on Twitter last night.
Delta later reached out to Blanco about the incident with a message of support and a promise to investigate.
\u201c@MykkiBlanco Hi Mykki, I honestly can't believe what my eyes are reading. I am so very sorry to hear that you had to experience... 1/4\u201d— Delta (@Delta) 1487375407
\u201c@MykkiBlanco ...something like this on a Delta flight. Discrimination of any kind isn't tolerated. We love ALL of our passengers.... 2/4\u201d— Delta (@Delta) 1487375408
\u201c@MykkiBlanco ...Would you mind following me for a DM to explain in detail about what happened? I will also need your confirmation... 3/4\u201d— Delta (@Delta) 1487375408
\u201c@MykkiBlanco ...code. *SD 4/4\u201d— Delta (@Delta) 1487375409
Blanco is currently touring the U.S. with rapper Cakes Da Killa
