John Summit has never been a stranger to viral moments, but this week the EDM powerhouse achieved a very specific kind of online milestone, one that he’s genuinely excited about.
The chart-topping DJ, known for electrifying tracks like “Where You Are” and so many more found himself crowned the newest favorite of gay Twitter, and he couldn’t be happier about it.
The 31-year-old producer, whose star has risen sharply across streaming platforms and festival circuits, has long drawn attention from LGBTQ+ fans thanks to his boyish charm, goofy sense of humor and onstage intensity. Over time, Summit has become a rare figure in the mainstream EDM scene: a straight male DJ who not only welcomes queer audiences, but openly celebrates them.
This latest viral explosion began with a clip captured at one of Summit’s recent sets, a video showcasing him shirtless, slick with sweat, and completely immersed in the moment. The footage, posted Thursday by X account @MENin4K, spread at lightning speed, amassing more than 4.2 million views in under a day.
Instead of ignoring it or brushing it off, Summit jumped in with both feet.
Quote-sharing the viral post, he wrote: “I made it on gay twitter hell ya.”
That simple line, short, joyful and fully self-aware, sent fans into another frenzy. His repost has already gathered millions more views, confirming that Summit wasn’t just in on the joke, instead, he was thrilled to be its centerpiece.
As his fanbase expands across over 11.5 million monthly listeners and YouTube (nearly 200 million views), he hasn’t distanced himself from the queer community, he’s embraced it more loudly. Summit has repeatedly shown up for LGBTQ+ fans at festivals, events and parties without hesitation, and his online interactions reflect that same openness.
For many queer EDM lovers, that kind of unfiltered support still holds meaning, especially at a time when so many public figures choose caution over connection.
If only every DJ reacted to ‘gay Twitter’ this way.
