Last week, the rapper DaBaby met with nine leaders of HIV organizations through the States. During the meeting, they say apologized for his recent comments against LGBTQ community and those living with HIV / AIDS. In a GLAAD press release, it is stated that all “History and education about HIV were discussed, as well as the work of groups in black, LGBTQ and religious communities.”
“DaBaby was really committed, apologized for the inaccurate and damaging comments he made about people living with HIV and received with deep respect our personal stories and the truth about HIV and its impact on black communities and LGBTQ ” says the press release.
When you wake up by DaBaby’s homophobic and insensitive comments about those living with HIV and AIDS during their Rolling Loud Miami set, 16 leaders of organizations signed an open letter to the rapper, offering him resources and educating him even more.
“We need to address the bad education about HIV, expressed in your comments, and the impact it has on various communities,” the letter said. In addition, DaShawn Usher, associate director of GLAAD for communities of color dit, “Together with leaders in the field of HIV, we are requesting a meeting with DaBaby to educate and enlighten him and all Americans about the facts: HIV can be prevented and treated, it can become undetectable and therefore untransmissible. DaBaby can be a powerful and influential voice where black Americans need it most. We urge you to know the facts and use your platform to share the truth that can save lives. “
The August 25 meeting with DaBaby included members of Institute of Black AIDS, Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative Coordinating centers, GLAAD, National Council on Minority AIDS (NMAC), The Normal Anomaly initiative, Positive Women’s Network-USA, Prevention access campaign (U = U), el Southern AIDS Coalition, i Transinclusive Group.
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“The open letter to DaBaby was our way of offering him the same grace that each of us would expect. Our goal was to “call him instead of call him.” We believe that connecting with black leaders living with HIV could create a space for community building and healing, “the statement said.” We are encouraged to respond quickly to our call and join us in a meaningful dialogue and in an educational and reflective meeting “.
It’s a surprise turn of rapper-related events and certainly stimulates head scratches considering the rapper issued an apology on August 2, which was subsequently deleted on 9 August. Also, Kanye West brought him to the stage with Marilyn Manson during the Donda live broadcast held on the 27th, in a kind of headline statement on the culture of cancellation. After DaBaby’s Rolling Loud set, so was it fallen by numerous festival slots i the broadcast of Dua Lipa’s remix “Levitating” with the rapper decreased significantly.