Adele is one of the world's biggest pop divas. She has millions of fans worldwide. Many of her fans are LGBTQ+ community members.

In an exclusive interview with Spanish LGBTQ+ magazine Shangay, Adele spoke openly. She discussed her bond with her gay friends. This interview originally appeared when she released her album '21'.

Adele said her gay friends changed her life. 'Thanks to my gay friends, I became braver,' she said. She learned to take more risks. She became less afraid of others' opinions.

The singer grew up in London. From childhood, she had LGBTQ+ community friends. Those friendships were very important to her. They taught her to be herself.

Adele has long been known as an LGBTQ+ icon. Her music resonates with many queer people. Songs like 'Someone Like You' and 'Rolling in the Deep' are true anthems. They often play at pride events.

Magazine Shangay republished this interview on her birthday. They honoured the special bond between Adele and the LGBTQ+ community. The interview shows how valuable queer friendships can be.

Adele has always supported the LGBTQ+ community. She speaks out against discrimination. She advocates for equal rights for everyone. That makes her beloved by many queer fans globally.

The singer emphasised how queer people inspired her. They taught her freedom and courage. 'They showed me how to be completely myself,' she shared. That message resonates with many people.

This interview exemplifies the bond between pop music and the LGBTQ+ community. Major artists like Adele play an important role. They provide visibility and acceptance. That is valuable for queer people worldwide.