Janelle Monae Comes out as Pansexual The singer addressed her dating life in an interview with Rolling Stone that was published on Thursday. Janelle Monae, to Rolling Stone Janelle Monae, to Rolling Stone Monae didn’t discuss her rumored relationship with Tessa Thompson. However, she addressed her public android persona served as “protective armor” from critics. Janelle Monae, to Rolling Stone Monae also confirmed that she has dropped hints about her sexuality in the past, in songs like ‘Mushrooms & Roses’ and ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’