The hip-hop performer came out on Twitter.

Chance The Rapper’s Brother, Taylor Bennett, Comes Out As Bisexual

On Wednesday, Chance the Rapper’s brother Taylor Bennett came out as bisexual.

Me & @chancetherapper Throwing A Free Show Monday A post shared by LIVE IN CHICAGO DEC. 23RD (@taylorbennett) on Nov 4, 2016 at 6:39pm PDT

The Chicago rapper made the announcement in a series of tweets ahead of his 21st birthday.

“My birthday is tomorrow and moving into next year I’d like to be more open about myself to help others that struggle with the same issues,” he wrote.

“Growing up I’ve always felt indifferent about my sexuality and being attracted to one sex and today I would like to openly come out to my fans. I do recognize myself as a bisexual male and I do and have always openly supported the gay community and will keep doing so in 2017.”

My birthday is tomorrow & moving into next year I'd like to be more open about myself to help others that struggle with the same issues — Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017

Growing up I've always felt indifferent about my sexuality & being attracted 2 one sex & today I would like to openly come out to my fans — Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017

I do recognize myself as a bisexual male & do & have always openly supported the gay community & will keep doing so in 2017. #ThankYou ?? — Taylor Bennett (@_TaylorBennett) January 18, 2017

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the news, with many tweeting out messages of thanks to the young performer for bringing visibility to the bisexual community.

@_TaylorBennett you're a beautiful soul. thank you for being visible while living in your truth ?✨ — ☮ ☪ ☯ Nitty Scott (@NittyScottMC) January 18, 2017

@_TaylorBennett proud of you man , bi men do exist and I'm glad you are comfortable to share that with us — Ty Tarantino☽ (@TARANTINXO) January 18, 2017

@_TaylorBennett support you 110%. let's close that gap and abolish bi-erasure. we exist and we're just as important! — nicki_hapa (@arivvv_) January 18, 2017

Bi erasure, which GLAAD defines as “a pervasive problem in which the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality…is questioned or denied outright,” continues to be a major issue for the community, both in how bisexual folks are portrayed in pop culture and how their identity is discussed in the media.

Bennett joins a growing list of celebrities bringing visibility to bisexuality, which will undoubtedly inspire others to openly and honestly discuss their own sexuality.

h/t: Chicago Tribune