Poetic rapper who goes by the name Mykki Blanco has decided to come out and open up to the world about his huge secret he’s been harboring for quite some time. The transgender/multigender artist revealed this past Saturday that he’s been living with the HIV disease since 2011. “I’ve been HIV Positive since 2011, my entire career,” he wrote via his Facebook page. “F— stigma and hiding in the dark, this is my real life.” He went on to write, “I’m healthy I’ve toured the world 3 times but ive been living in the dark, its time to actually be as punk as i say I am. I just cant be an image living in fear having people call me brave and it being a lie.” He was praised by his fans with messages telling him how brave and heroic he is for being able to admit being HIV positive to everyone. I could imagine how difficult something so personal can be to admit to the world, but it is a very honorable thing to do. Moral of the story: Fellas– WRAP IT UP!
(Video) Art & Music Industry Against AIDS with #LustforLife Campaign
Imagine some of the dopest entertainment and graffiti artists in the world making the hottest line of…condoms? Artists, health activists and the ONE company continue to come together for creative change as it’s Music Industry Against AIDS with #LustforLife Campaign.
(Photos) Angela Simmons Hosts HIV/AIDS Awareness Benefit In Atlanta
Business entrepreneur Angela Simmons recently hosted a fashion show to benefit HIV/AIDS awareness in Atlanta, Georgia. Also spotted in the building for the event was Marlo Hampton, Derrick J, LaLa’s cousin Dice and her girlfriend Gosha. As always, Angela showed out in her beautiful pink dress with her legs fully visible. It’s always a plus when a celebrity not only looks good but hosts events that are beneficial to the world. Check out some pictures from Angela Simmons’ fashion show over in the gallery!
(Photos + Video) A Montgomery Pastor Admits To Sleeping With Church Members & Having AIDS!
Pastor Juan McFarland from Montgomery admitted to his congregation, the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, that he has AIDS and was also sleeping with other church members on church grounds. Read more and check out the photos and video on the story after the jump!
(Photos) Lil Wayne Responds To HIV Rumors
The internet is a crazy place. I’m not sure what’s more annoying – satire sites or the dummies that don’t realize they’re satire and proceed to share the stories like they’re “news.” Such was the case yesterday afternoon, when known satire site The Daily Leak posted an article about Lil Wayne being diagnosed with HIV. (Which, even though it’s “satire” is still REALLY not cool…) “Lil’ Wayne Of Y.M.C.M.B Came Out Publicly Today And Revealed That He Has Contracted H.I.V.,” the article read. “Our Sources Tell Us That Later On This Week He Is Going To Make A Formal Annoucement To The Media & Fans, However He Did Give Positive Words Of Advice, ‘Sometimes you get caught up with the strippers and groupies…Just Wear protection.’ #Prayforweezy.” How anyone actually took that as a real story is BEYOND me, but nonetheless, the #PrayForWeezy trending topic grew so large, Tune eventually felt the need to address it. He’s since deleted the tweet, though. Check it out in the gallery!
Have You Heard: Temple University Researchers Eliminate HIV Virus From Human Cells
Shortly after the national HIV testing day on June 27th is the one step that may provide a cure. A team of Temple University researchers were able to remove the HIV-1 virus from human cells. “We have a cure for HIV elimination. We have a system to eliminate HIV from the cells in the laboratory,” said Dr. Kamel Khalili, who led the research team. More details below.
