Billy Porter, renowned for his Met Gala performances, opts out of this year's event due to his mother's recent passing in February.

Despite missing the Met Gala, Porter stays active in his music career.

[{"selector":"#anim-adfe37b3-e4c1-410e-ba29-eae3cc607fd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

Billy Porter humorously told that “Dad is tired” and acknowledged that he can’t do everything.

[{"selector":"#anim-5494c6e5-0101-45b6-9d48-1b378578e442 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Currently, Billy Porter is touring, performing at pride events, music festivals, and across the United Kingdom.

[{"selector":"#anim-85642e8a-4b21-4d4f-8810-089ddee2d56d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.350624886623958%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Through his music, he aims to expand his audience and connect with more fans.

[{"selector":"#anim-5cd2deef-7ffe-413b-a5b4-f4f5b0b87c01 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.333817691998508%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]