EJ Johnson didn’t say it quietly or hint at it. In March 2026, the son of former basketball player Magic Johnson spoke candidly on the podcast Reality with The King and made a confession that quickly spread across social media: “I don’t attract gay men, and I’m not attracted to them. It’s just not a thing”.
The reality TV personality, known for his feminine style, went on to explain how that affects his social life. He avoids gay clubs because, as he put it, “the men I’m attracted to aren’t there”, so he prefers to spend time in straight spaces, where he does find the kind of company he’s looking for.
He also said this preference isn’t new: it was always there, though it grew stronger after he decided to present himself in a more feminine way. Several international media outlets picked up his comments, and the conversation hasn’t stopped since.