WATCH: Steph Jones' Amazing New Video Slamming Homophobia

R&B hotness Steph Jones creates a powerful new video that slams homophobia and intolerance. "I love the gays, I love the straights, I love the lesbians, I love the trans[genders]," says the independent artist and singer-songwriter who created a huge buzz with his single "Mr. Ordinary". " I just love people."

The singer participated in photographer Adam Bouska's striking "No H8" campaign and says the recent Prop 8 court decision inspired him to speak out again. "A lot of my friends said, 'Eeow,why do that? [Gay marriage] is not right.'  Why would you take away someone's rights—especially after they fall in love? Do you know hard it is to find love? If you are a dude and fall in love with another dude and want to get married, what does that have to do with me? ... If you're straight and secure why do you care what two other people are doing?"

Steph chatted with R20 last night and discussed his motivation for the video. "I don't know what's it like to be gay," said the singer-songwriter and model. "But I know what's it like to be an underdog. And no one ever spoke up for me."

Bravo. The video is very powerful. The fact that it comes from a young straight ally—especially with a high profile in the music industry—makes it even more compelling.

More of Steph Jomes' music here and follow him on Twitter. Watch the video AFTER THE JUMP ..

Make sure you read the comments at YouTube. Not all are a supportive and it's interesting to watch Steph's young fans react and discuss gay rights.

Comments

[Automatic Prince]

Thanks for posting this, Rod.
Did you watch the "2 Boys, No Marriage" video response? It was not what I had anticipated it to be. That girl is smart and funny. make sure you watch it. :-)

[Anon1]

I love this dude..nuff said..

[The Truth]

Bravo to this guy! Much respect to Steph Jones.

[jacob]

Thank you Steph, I will be supporting!

[TheRevKev]

@Automatic Prince...thank you for making me go there and check out 2 BOYS/NO MARRIAGE...she's funny, beautiful and yes, she's smart! I reposted her to my FB!

Steph Jones is, was and will ever be a beautiful man from the soul and in his heart! I loved him the second I heard him make YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE one of the most beautiful ballads I have ever heard (AND THE SONG HAD BEEN REDUCED TO A MUSTARD COMMERCIAL)!

He's amazing! LOOK OUT FOR THIS DUDE!!!

[Ursovain]

Its really great to see someone take a stand against intolerance. Especially someone like him, an attractive heterosexual male who's on the lighter side of things who is outside of the group that's being discriminated against. Now lets try and support a homosexual openly gay artist who's reached that celebrity status who's also willing to do the same thing. Because so far... that's what we don't have.

[Distant Lover]

Steph Jones= Beauty, Brains and a Heart! So hard to find that combination nowadays!

[Jim]

Excellent.

And so was "2 Boys, No Marriage." Thanks, Automatic Prince.

[nahtans]

he has a beautiful soul...

[Timothy C Lee]

I loved it. Steph is a great guy ;)

[Faison]

Steph is fabulous. Love this man! Muah!

[Derrick from Philly]

I guess everybody wants to be careful about NOT offending a straight guy who is gay-friendly and who stands up against anti-gay bigotry...well, I'm going to take that risk anyway. His lips are delicious. Now, there I said and I aint takin' it back.

[Lang B]

Laughing @ his uncle wore Bright colors and was happy all the time. Good for Steph for representing, however we must dispel stereotypes. Not all gay men are Happy or wear bright colors. LOL

[thegayte-keeper]

Thanks for posting this!

[Black Pegasus]

Why can't I find a Man like him?

*sighs*

[Cedric]

Steph is crazy sexy kwel in my book!

[VincentJM]

Thanks for all the support. Steph Jones rocks!