So…y’know that lil rumor about Asher Roth (possibly) admitting he’s gay from a completely credible–and well written (READ: not at all) “news” source that has circulated its way around the interwebs? Turns out it’s false. Asher Roth is not gay. Sorry fellas, no dining at the ginger buffet for you! He took to his Twitter site earlier today and linked to a statement he released to Rap Radar responding to the rumors:

I hate to disappoint and take away the entertainment of it all but I am straight, not gay. It’s disheartening to know such “news” on someone’s personal life can be portrayed as fact with no viable source. This, to me, is an opportunity to expose our vulnerability to lies and manipulation through unprofessional and irresponsible news outlets, in which people consider TRUTH. Further, someone’s sexual orientation should NEVER be big news, as it delivers a troubling message to children that they can’t be themselves without fear of judgment. Race, creed, and sexual persuasion should not just be tolerated but understood and accepted. It’s extremely disappointing that this topic would be used with the intention of being hurtful. We are near 2010….2010!! Yet race, sex and religion still play a major role in a hate driven society. For the love of the future and humanity….let’s wake up.

I have to say, rumors like this are sad…cough…ahem…and his response was the right one! But the question beacons: Why didn’t Terrance Dean–who was named as the person who “outed” him–come forward and admit the truth, rather than fuel the rumors by posting the dubious report to his blog?