Considering the attention and awareness that Magic Johnson's brought to HIV over the years, who knew he'd also be such a strong advocate for the gay community. 

With Magic's out gay son, EJ, suddenly in the public eye, Magic has taken this as an opportunity to combat homophobia and promote love and acceptance.

He sat down for an interview with TMZ's Harvey Levin and really opened up! Watch after the jump!

Updated Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. PST

Aww! There's a lot of love in the Johnson family.

Magic's son, EJ, who's gotten a lot of coverage the last few days after publicly appearing with his boyfriend, sent a shout out to his parents over Twitter today. (Both parents expressed their pride in their son yesterday.)

See what he had to say after the jump.

The world was introduced to Magic Johnson's fabulous gay son, Earvin Jr., yesterday and we were thrilled to learn that EJ's parents support him 100%!

Well they're not the only ones. Fellow Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, who's famously gone through his own evolution over the years with regards to sensitivity towards the LGBT community, is also voicing his support.

See what he had to say after the jump.

Disatisfied with the reporting in Wednesday night's Frontline documentary on AIDS in the African American community, Gawker has set out to uncover what it assumes to be sordid origins of Magic Johnson's infection with HIV.

And plenty across the blogosphere, both gay and straight, are outraged.

Details follow. 

NBA legend and new L.A. Dodgers owner, Magic Johnson stopped by to chat with the ladies of The View this week!

Conversation quickly turned to Magic's long (and successful) battle with HIV.

Check out what the mogul (he bought the Dodgers for $2 BILLION, folks) has to say about thriving while living with HIV.