Young Miko crowned Curve’s 2026 ‘Sexiest Lesbian Alive’
Young Miko has been crowned ‘Sexiest Lesbian Alive’ (Getty Images)
Young Miko has been named Curve’s 2026 Sexiest Lesbian Alive after a reader poll drew over 3,000 votes.
The Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter has taken the title for Curve’s November 2026 issue, as the magazine marks 35 years of sapphic media. The poll featured 24 nominees, including Chappell Roan, Jodie Foster, and Reneé Rapp.
Curve has described the contest as its own take on People’s annual Sexiest Man Alive cover accolade, but with criteria that go beyond looks. Those requirements included openly identifying as and proudly claiming the lesbian identity, using her platform to advocate for and support the LGBTQ+ community, and demonstrating inclusion and respect for the wider LGBTQ+ community.
In Curve’s feature and interview, Miko reflected on how her idea of sexiness has changed. “With time, sexy has become more about freedom to me, but also about kindness and how we treat other people,” she said. “Someone who makes others feel good just by being around them is very attractive to me. Being kind is sexy, being thoughtful is sexy, and being a good person is sexy.”
What did voters say about Young Miko’s win?
Voters also pointed to Miko’s impact on queer Latinx representation in reggaeton and Latin urban music.
“She was the first woman I ever heard singing about want[ing] another woman, taking away the romance and showing that lesbians can also have passing desires,” one voter wrote.
Another voter said: “She has done so much for the reggaeton industry and Latinas everywhere,” adding that discovering Miko helped them feel “more comfortable in my sexuality and latinidad”.
A third voter wrote: “She’s breaking stereotypes and cultural norms by making queerness in women front and center in a Latino world where being queer is looked down upon.”
Curve published the Sexiest Lesbian Alive poll page alongside the cover feature.
Why Curve’s Sexiest Lesbian Alive poll gets attention
Miko is part of the contemporary Latin urban and reggaeton scene, known for Spanish-language releases and collaborations that have helped push her to an international audience. Her public image often leans androgynous and streetwear-forward, and she is widely recognised for a heavily tattooed look that has become part of her visual signature.
Music media has also been putting more spotlight on queer artists in recent years. In 2025, Billboard named bisexual rapper Doechii as its Woman of the Year.
