Speaking withRolling Stonewriter Brittany Spanos fora new cover story, Monae officially came out.

She clarified that she initially identified as bisexual, but later found herself identifying with elements of pansexuality.

Im open to learning more about who I am.

Fans of Monaes work may not be entirely surprised by this.

(In Q.U.E.E.N.,she sings, Am I a freak because I love watching Mary?

(Maybe)/ Hey sister, am I good enough for your heaven?

/ Say, will your God accept me in my black and white?)

Monae even told Spanos that the original title for Q.U.E.E.N.

That Mary character is apparently returning on MonaesDirty Computervisual album, played by actress Tessa Thompson.

Read the full profile atRolling Stone.Dirty Computeris out April 27.