Ricky Martin is on board with Lady Gaga's suggestion that new anti-bullying laws should be created in the memory of Jamey Rodemeyer, the New York teen who tragically took his own life last week after suffering repeated taunts from classmates over his sexuality.

In solidarity of the cause, Martin changed his main Twitter photo to a screengrab of Rodemeyer from “It Gets Better,” a Youtube video the 14-year-old posted May 4 in which he seemed to be comfortable in his own skin, despite being the target of anti-gay slurs.

As the story made national news, Gaga, and then Martin, tweeted their outrage over the situation.

Livin’ La Vida Loca singer Ricky Martin was honored with the Vito Russo Award by GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) this weekend at the organization's 22nd annual Media Awards at New York’s Marriott Marquis, telling the crowd he just wants "to be free."

PHOTOS: Ricky Martin Honored At GLAAD Awards

The Vito Russo Award annually honors an openly gay media professional who’s made strides in promoting equal rights. The popular singer came out of the closet last year, writing on his website, "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man.