The artist formerly known as TONEX is now going by “B-Slade.” Now openly gay and still performing his trademark Gospel music. His clothing and hair-styles are 
just as attention getting as ever. His performances still electrifying.
The crowd at the Bonnerfide Radio Party found this out. The Bonnerfied Radio Party took place January 14, 2011, and was one of the events everyone was looking forward to before the Stellar Awards kicked off in Nashville, TN.
Tonex performed many hits off his signature album “Out the Box,” as well as some new tunes. However everyone was not pleased to see him still ministering the Gospel in light of his preferred lifestyle choice. Some time ago Tonex announced on the Lexi show that he was gay, putting to rest years of speculation. The uproar was intensified by his reasoning and justification of his lifestyle choice.
The party, which took place at Limelight Entertainment Complex during Stellar Awards weekend, was packed full of Gospel industry people and there were some great performances from the likes of Ted Winn, Onitsha, and Jonathan Nelson. In attendance was a who’s who list including Brian Courtney Wilson, Jessica Reedy, Da Truth and many more. On this night some of the audience left, but the majority seemed engaged in his performance. Some were offended and made their way toward the exit signs. Not understanding how he could continue to spread the Gospel.
His appearance at the Bonnerfide Radio Party was one that was encouraged by the internet radio show’s founder, Gerard Bonner (Seen with braids in above picture). “Having B-Slade as part of our event made so much sense. I’ve been a friend and supporter of his since his 1997 national debut’ said Bonner. “Through changes and transitions, we’ve been supporters of each other, so it made perfect sense to have him celebrate with us. I was so honored when he consented to come, since he’s not been around the Stellar environment in six years.” This was a fact that B-Slade alluded to when he performed his song “Trust Theory” where he mentions not talking to Kirk Franklin in over six years.
“We love life, amazing music, and amazing people. His gift is timeless and limitless. He’s part of our family and we love him,” added Bonner.
At the event PATH recorded the only video-taped interview with B-Slade. The interview will be featured on the cover of February’s issue. In it B-Slade tells us what B-Slade means. He answers whether or not he feels homosexuality is a sin. He talks about the people who stood by his side, and the ones that left him. Find out what type of music he’s making now. It’s TONEX or B-Slade like you’ve never seen him. Look out for it!
So what do you all think? Are you supporting B-Slade?
