DaBaby has been a firm fixture in the headlines after making shocking homophobic remarks during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the rapper drew on offensive stereotypes when addressing the gay community. He later went on to add abhorrent remarks about AIDS and HIV.

The backlash has been swift and seismic, with both fans and industry peers – including Dua Lipa – slamming him in earnest.

Now, after making one ill-advised attempt at addressing the matter, he has taken to Twitter to add more to the narrative.

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Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

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Simone Biles has spoken up and out about her shock exit from the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The 24-year-old, who is the most successful female gymnast in US history, left jars ajar when she landed the lowest score on the vault in her Olympics career during the vault exercise. Shortly after, her formal exit was announced.

Now, she explaining the rationale for the decision in her own words.

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Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are staging quite the takeover with their new jam ‘Industry Baby.’

The hard-hitting single, which was co-produced by Kanye West, has been making waves thanks to its unbridled lyrics and its cinematic music video.

A big part of the appeal for many has also been how unlikely a duo the pair are.

While weighing in on exactly that during a Genius feature, Harlow unpacked how much he respects Nas and why he was drawn to his entry.

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Ariana Grande is set to make her grand debut on The Voice season 21 this September.

As reported, the songbird has on-boarded the hit NBC talent-search as a coach. And word is that she is the highest-paid name to serve in that role in the show’s decade history.

Ahead of the premiere, the star appears alongside fellow judges John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and OG Blake Shelton in a creative campfire-themed sing-a-long promo.

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Normani may have a hit with ‘Wild Side,’ but she has found a friend in her collaborator Cardi B.

The former Fifth Harmony member is now speaking out and sharing how Cardi has been a good friend to her during the making of their song.

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Britney Spears‘ legal battle over her conservatorship continues.

Now, the singer is taking steps to remove her father – Jamie Spears – from her conservatorship.

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In a shocking move, US gymnast Simone Biles has pulled out of the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Adele could be making major moves.

The GRAMMY winner could be headed to Las Vegas for a residency early next year.

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The Notting Hill Carnival may be on hiatus this year due to the effects of the global health crisis, but organizers have announced that a series of events that will ensure the spirit of the world-renowned extravaganza resonates all summer long.

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If DaBaby wasn’t already speeding fast toward ‘CancelledVille’ thanks to his now viral homophobic rant at the ‘Rolling Loud’ concert festival Sunday (July 25), he’s well on his way to expediting the trip thanks to what he considers an explanation of his intent.

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‘Rockstar’ rapper DaBaby has been rocking headlines since his showing at the ‘Rolling Loud’ concert festival Sunday night (July 25) saw him relay commentary deemed homophobic.

As reported here, the GRAMMY nominee’s (born Jonathan Kirk) name was sent to trending status on social media after he made insensitive statements on stage about people with HIV and men who ‘suck d*ck,’ dodged a shoe being thrown at him, and even brought out Tory Lanez minutes after Megan Thee Stallion finished performing.

With his shocking words continuing to make their rounds, many – including fellow celebs – are weighing in on the hoopla.  Among them is fellow rapper T.I., who is now making headlines for issuing a statement somewhat defending Kirk.

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