Khalid on His ‘Flirty Side,’ Queer Identity & the Myth That He’s an Introvert

Khalid on His ‘Flirty Side,’ Queer Identity & the Myth That He’s an Introvert

TikTok is a time machine. Hearing his songs on the app, Khalid finds himself in an earlier era.   Last February, the Billboard Hot 100-topping R&B and pop artist noticed one of his early hits was resurfacing. “Location” — which peaked at No. 16 in 2017 — was connecting with listeners all over again, who were singing along to the yearning lyrics about love in the digital age with a fresh perspective.   “It’s a whole new society, a whole new a…