Halsey has responded to an internet troll’s claim that she is using the LGBTQ+ community as marketing strategy to further her career.

The exchange took place after Halsey posted an Instagram image with the caption, “peak bi gurl [girl] evolution.” The purple-hued image showed Halsey performing on stage in Brazil while donning leather pants and a t-shirt with stage lights illuminating her from behind .

Instagram user @borasavage commented under the photo, “rainbow is the new marketing strategy.” The comment referred to Halsey supporting the LGBTQ+ community by attending events, speaking about the community at her concerts and being a member of the community herself. Halsey identifies as bisexual.

Halsey shut the troll down by citing her support throughout the years. “There’s been a [rainbow Pride] flag in my show for five years,” Halsey replied. “You’re just not paying attention you whiny little baby.”

Halsey has previously spoken about bisexual visibility. “So if I’m dating a guy I’m straight, and if I date a woman, I’m a lesbian,” she tweeted. “The only way to be a #True bisexual is to date 2 people at once.”

https://www.eonline.com/news/1054936/halsey-sets-the-record-straight-after-being-accused-of-using-lgbtq-community-as-a-marketing-strategy