Rapper DaBaby apologized for his homophobic remarks on Monday, which sparked widespread backlash and resulted in him being eliminated by at least three festivals.
write on Instagram On Monday, the rapper apologized for “harmful and commentary comments” after making rude remarks to members of the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV and AIDS during a show in Miami last week.
“Social media is developing so fast that people want to destroy you even before you have the opportunity to grow, educate, and learn from your mistakes. As someone who has to come out of a very difficult environment, I have a public knowledge of DaBaby wrote that it has been challenging to fight against me—knowing that what I need is education on these topics and guidance.
“I am grateful to the many people who came to me in good faith. They extended their wisdom, education and resources to me in private. This is what I need and they have accepted it,” he continued.
“I want to apologize to the LGBTQ+ community for the hurtful and triggering comments I made. Again, I apologize for my misleading comments about HIV/AIDS, I know education is important. Love everyone. God bless,” he said .
The statement was made after the rapper named Jonathan Lyndale Kirk made widely condemned remarks during a performance at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami.
DaBaby told his audience that if they “have no HIV/AIDS or any fatal sexually transmitted disease that will kill you in two to three weeks”, they will raise their mobile phone flashlights in the air. He also made other more explicit comments, which appeared to be directed at committee members. LGBTQ+ Community.
“Ladies, if your *** smells like water, put your cell phone lighter. Guys, if you don’t smoke in the parking lot, put your cell phone lighter in the air. Keep it fucking*** * Real,” he told the audience.
Since then, the rapper has been removed from the lineup of the festival, including Lola Paloosa, Governor ball And Nth Vegas.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
