Meet Chiquis Rivera’s gay brother Johnny López

• Chiquis Rivera’s gay brother Johnny López.
• He’s Jenni Rivera’s youngest son.
• Johnny is his sisters’ favorite.

Meet Chiquis Rivera’s gay brother Johnny López. He’s renowned singer Jenni Rivera’s youngest son.

López is openly gay and he has the full support of all three of his sisters: Chiquis, Jenicka, and Jacqie Rivera.

Johnny publicly revealed his sexual orientation in a video on social media in November 2017.

Media speculated that López’s sexuality divided the Rivera family. However, he always had the support of his siblings.

Chiquis Rivera’s gay brother

Johnny López is 22 years old and is the youngest of late singer Jenni Rivera’s five children.

López made headlines when he publicly came out in November 2017.

Before coming out, Johnny often shared photos with his then-boyfriend on social media.

When he did reveal his sexual orientation, he was fully supported by Chiquis, who joined him in his on-camera statements.

Johnny López came out in 2017

Johnny López explained in a 2017 video that he would have liked to have come out before the photos with his boyfriend went viral.

«I’m in a gay relationship right now, and I’m in love with this person,» López said, referring to his then-boyfriend.

«I’ve had relationships with girls and tried other things, and I still don’t know my preference. But I know I love this person very much.»

«I’ve been in love with him for almost two years, and I’m happy. Truly the happiest I’ve ever been in my life,» he said at the time.

Johnny López is fully supported by his sisters

Johnny López has been like a son to his sisters Chiquis, Jenicka and Jacqie Rivera, who have supported him unconditionally since their mother’s death.

Chiquis and Johnny share a very special relationship, to the point that he virtually lives in his famous sister’s California residence.

López is known to the press for giving spontaneous statements during controversial moments for the Rivera dynasty.

Chiquis’s brother has repeatedly defended her on major television shows.

Chiquis’ brother keeps a low profile

Johnny López has maintained a low profile as he grows up.

Jenni Rivera’s youngest son recently deactivated all his social media accounts and has stayed away from regular media.

Johnny currently resides in California, where his siblings also live, and he is closer to them than ever.

Jenni Rivera’s children are currently in charge of their late mother’s estate and are often seen working together on new projects.

Controversial statements

Johnny López generated controversy in 2019 when he revealed that his mother would not have wanted him to be gay.

«My mom always supported the gay community, but she didn’t want me to be gay,» López said at the time, according to People en Español.

«She knew how difficult it would be. She had many gay friends,» said Jenni Rivera’s son in 2019.

«Even though my mom didn’t want that for me, I have to live my life and do what makes me happy,» López emphasized.

His family accepts him

Johnny López told People en Español that his family supported him when he revealed he was dating a man in 2017.

«Both families [my boyfriend’s and mine] reacted well. They accepted us,» López said in his 2019 statements.

He added, «I was never afraid to tell my family; I knew they would accept me, and I felt good in that way.»

Johnny said that his family will support him even when they may not fully agree with his sexuality or everything that he does.