Hugo D Almonte, a bisexual rapper and OnlyFans creator, has seemingly responded to the accusations that he outed singer Khalid in a since-deleted X/Twitter post last week.
In a lengthy statement shared via Instagram stories, Almonte said he was "truly sorry" for revealing the sexual orientation of the singer on social media. But he paired his apology with what he claims is "the full story" of what happened — such as allegations of "emotional abuse, manipulation, and relentless lies."
Almonte claimed that he and Khalid met at a party "a few years ago" and then, after social media exchanges, "started a relationship." According to Almonte, "things took a dark turn" when Khalid allegedly started "spreading rumors" that Almonte had broken into his home and stole from him. Almonte says these acts never happened but that the accusations had an impact.
"I tried to move on, but the constant lies, manipulation, and threats took a toll on my mental health. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and at times, I didn't recognize myself anymore," Almonte wrote. "I reached a point where my mental health collapsed, and I made a mistake I deeply regret."
"Moving forward, I'm focusing on healing — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I'm learning from this experience and working to ensure I never handle conflict in this way again," he added.
Almonte was widely criticized for the social media posts outing Khalid, who came out as gay in his own post following the controversy. The 26-year-old shared a rainbow flag emoji alongside exclamation points on X, followed by, "There y'all go. Next topic please lol."
"I got outted [sic] and the world still continues to turn," Khalid added in another post. "Let's get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain't nobodies business! But I am okay with me. love yall."
Out has reached out to Khalid for a response, but has not heard back at the time of this reporting.
You can read Hugo D Almonte's full statement — shared across four Instagram stories — below.
Hi everyone,
I've been reflecting deeply on everything that's happened, and it's time I speak up. I've seen the comments, the backlash, and the disappointment. I understand why people are upset, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I made a mistake — a serious one. I outed someone, and that was wrong. No matter the circumstances, it wasn't my place to reveal something so personal. For that, I am truly sorry.
But I need you to hear the full story, because what led to that moment was years of emotional abuse, manipulation, and relentless lies that took a toll on my mental health in ways I never imagined.
Let me start from the beginning.
A few years ago, I met this person at a party in L.A. I wasn't part of the celebrity scene — I never sought out connections for fame or status. I was just there with a friend, and that friend introduced us. At the time, I didn't know who they were or what their public image was.
Two months later, they reached out to me on Twitter, saying they loved my energy and wanted to get to know me better. I was flattered and curious. They told me they had been watching me for a while, even bookmarking my photos, but they were waiting to contact me because they were involved with someone else at the time.
Hugo D Almonte via Instagram story (1/4)
Instagram (@hugodalmonte)
That should have raised some alarms, and it did. But I brushed it off, wanting to believe this was a genuine connection. I focused on building a friendship. If you know me, you know I've never used anyone for money, fame, or influence. I've always built my life independently.
As time went on, this person became more consistent — messaging me every day, building trust, and eventually opening up about their past. They shared how someone they loved had stolen $100,000 from them — a person they were never in a relationship with, but they had fallen for. I was shocked. How could someone not see they were being used?
That moment made me more cautious. I didn't want them to ever think I was after anything but friendship. But looking back, maybe they were already stuck in a victim mindset — seeing themselves as someone people only used.
Eventually, we started a relationship. By then, I had my own apartment, my own job, and my own income. I never relied on them for financial support. When they invited me to move in and we went house hunting together, I kept my apartment. I didn't want to give up my independence because I knew how situations like this could turn. I didn't want to be controlled or manipulated.
But things took a darker turn.
Hugo D Almonte via Instagram story (2/4)
Instagram (@hugodalmonte)
Out of nowhere, I started hearing rumors — false accusations that I had broken into their house and stolen from them. At first, I stayed silent, hoping it would pass. I even saw them at a party two years ago. When they saw me, they ran out of the club, pacing back and forth. I knew they were nervous because they were spreading lies they couldn't back up. But I still said nothing.
Then, four years later, I received a message that shattered me — someone telling me that the same accusations were still being spread. This person was still telling people I had broken into their house.
To make things worse, they sent me a message directly. They threatened me, saying: 'Good luck with your career. You're lucky I don't get the cops involved!' Imagine being accused of something so serious — something you know you didn't do-and then being threatened on top of it.
I reached out to their manager, desperate to clear my name. Their manager confirmed what I already knew: I didn't do it. They found out who really broke into their house. And yet, even with the truth out there, the lies didn't stop.
For years, I stayed silent, carrying the weight of these accusations. I tried to move on, but the constant lies, manipulation, and threats took a toll on my mental health. I was exhausted, emotionally drained, and at times, I didn't recognize myself anymore.
Hugo D Almonte via Instagram story (3/4)
Instagram (@hugodalmonte)
The day I made those tweets — the day I outed them — I wasn't in a rational state of mind. I had reached my breaking point. The stress, the accusations, the lies — it all built up until I went into a psychosis. I wasn't thinking clearly. I was reacting from a place of deep pain and frustration.
I know that doesn't excuse what I did. Outing someone is never okay, no matter how hurt or broken you feel. But I need you to understand that I was pushed to a place where I felt powerless, voiceless, and out of control.
I'm not here to justify my actions. I'm here to take responsibility. But I'm also here to ask for understanding. I was manipulated, lied about, and emotionally abused for years. I reached a point where my mental health collapsed, and I made a mistake I deeply regret.
Moving forward, I'm focusing on healing — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I'm learning from this experience and working to ensure I never handle conflict in this way again.
I know some people won't forgive me, and I accept that. But I hope, in time, you can see that I'm not just the person who made that mistake. I'm someone who's learning, growing, and trying to be better every day.
Thank you to those who've supported me and those who've held me accountable. I hear you, and I'm taking the steps to change.
Thank you.
Hugo D Almonte via Instagram story (4/4)
Instagram (@hugodalmonte)
