A toxic cloud of accusation and counter-accusation has settled over the hip-hop community, driven by rapper Sexyy Red, who is now claiming that several high-profile “DL” (Down Low) rappers are HIV positive and recklessly engaging in unprotected sex, exposing numerous women to the virus.

The explosive claims come with a heavy dose of irony, as Sexyy Red herself has been publicly embroiled in her own controversies, having admitted to contracting gonorrhea in the past and being accused by her baby daddy of giving him herpes. She was also listed among 50 women allegedly infected with HSV-2 by O.A.F. (OnlyFans/Adult Content) actor Gucci Thirdleg.

Fighting back against the mounting public scrutiny over her own sexual health, Sexyy Red is pointing the finger at the male-dominated rap industry, alleging a pervasive and dangerous culture of secrecy and unprotected activity.

The Claim: HIV and the DL Scene

Sexyy Red is alleging that these DL rappers—men who publicly present as straight but secretly have sex with other men—contracted HIV from those secret encounters, often at underground “freak-off” parties, and are now infecting women because they are too concerned with maintaining their “gangster” public image to be honest or use protection.

This accusation has been met with both shock and a sense of grim acceptance from the public, as rumors of DL activity and STDs have circulated around certain rappers for years.

The Dark History: DL Allegations in Hip-Hop

The video leverages Sexyy Red’s claims to pull together a timeline of persistent, long-standing allegations against major hip-hop figures:

Busta Rhymes: Exposed by his former bodyguard, who claimed that Busta would pay thousands of dollars to have “fun boys” (gay male escorts) brought into his VIP sections for secret, unprotected encounters.
The Diddy Connection: The scandal draws direct lines to Diddy’s circle and the allegations of sexual assault and misconduct currently surrounding him.

Meek Mill and Brashier Gray: Singer Jaguar Wright accused Diddy and Will Smith of forcing both rappers into “freak-offs,” allegedly luring them with promises of mentorship only to pressure them into unwanted sexual acts.
The Game: Was also allegedly caught up in Diddy’s partying circle, leading to rumors of STD transmission from indulging in DL activities.
YK Osiris: In 2021, before the Diddy scandal fully broke, YK Osiris (broke and dropped from his label at the time) was flown to Jamaica by Diddy. YK posted questionable photos, including one of him getting a massage naked, and his baby mama later claimed on Instagram that she left him after “I caught him with a man.”

50 Cent: Despite 50 Cent’s history of criticizing DL culture and publicly dragging Diddy, Jaguar Wright also accused him of being no different, claiming he had sexual relations with Soulja Boy “back in the day,” further highlighting the alleged hypocrisy in the industry.

The Consequences: Reckless Endangerment

The most critical and dangerous thread in this controversy is the alleged lack of protection and disclosure. If these allegations are true, a number of high-profile artists are actively choosing to protect their public image over the lives and health of the women they sleep with.

The debate has shifted from mere celebrity gossip to a serious discussion about the double standards and toxic masculinity that force successful men to operate on the DL, creating a dangerous breeding ground for sexually transmitted diseases. The public is now widely questioning the health of the entire industry, with many calling for men to be held accountable for the health of their partners. The current narrative suggests that in the quest for “the bag” and “street cred,” these rappers are engaging in reckless, unprotected behavior that is now coming back to haunt—and potentially harm—many others.