British singer and songwriter Dua Lipa spoke on Tuesday after American rapper Da Baby made controversial comments during his performance at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami on Sunday.
The big baby once instructed the crowd to turn on the mobile phone lights, and then said, “If you do not have HIV/AIDS or any kind of fatal sexually transmitted disease today, you will die in two to three weeks.”
These comments were seen as a direct attack on the LGBTQ community and confused many people about the motives of the comments.
.@DaBabyDaBabycomment of #AIDS It’s harmful, despicable and completely wrong.Any valid #AIDS virus Treatment can prolong life without spreading the virus.We call on @boohoo @DUALIPA @Interscope In light of these false and homophobic, reconsider their partnership destructive comments https://t.co/Khtp7SJakS
— National HIV Story Trust Fund (@HIVstorytrust) July 27, 2021
Dua Lipa caused controversy over the mix with Da Baby’s song “Levitating”, which reached its second peak in May. Billboard chart. When fans shouted out comments and Dua Lipa, she accepted her Instagram story On Tuesday, to ensure fans, not only did she disagree with him, but it was important for everyone to work together in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“I was surprised and shocked by DaBaby’s comments. I really don’t think this is the person who worked with me. I know my fans know where my heart is, and I stand 100% with the LGBTQ community. We need to unite , To combat the stigma and ignorance of HIV/AIDS,” Lipa said.
Dua Lipa addresses the homophobic comments DaBaby made on Rolling Loud.
“I really don’t think this is someone who works with me. I know my fans know where my heart is, and I stand with the LGBTQ community 100%.” pic.twitter.com/tnmOVPnC3M
— Popular Base (@PopBase) July 27, 2021
On Monday, Dabao did not seem to clarify his comment on Instagram Live, maybe Further angered the LGBTQ community With his reasoning.He said it’s not homophobia, but a “call to action” and his fans are not “hateful” or “no [Expletive] AIDS. “
