DaBaby Apologizes Again for 'Triggering' Homophobic Rant About HIV: 'What I Needed Was Education'

On Monday morning, the 29-year-old rapper — who hasreceived backlashafter going on a misinformed rant about HIV and members of the LGBTQ community during his set at Rolling Loud — issued an apology just after he was removed from thelineups of Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball andDay N Vegas.

“Social media moves so fast that people want to demolish you before you even have the opportunity to grow, educate and learn from your mistakes,” the statement read. “As a man who has had to make his own way from very difficult circumstances, having people I know publicly working against me — knowing that what I needed was education on these topics and guidance — has been challenging.”

Over the weekend Lollapalooza announced that they removed him from the lineup since the festival “was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect and love.” Governor’s Ball and Day N Vegas later issued statements saying he would no longer be performing at their festivals. He was also let go from his partnership with BoohooMan.

During his appearance at Rolling Loud, he asked fans who “didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS” and men who “ain’t sucking d— in the parking lot” to “put your cellphone lighter up.”

source: people.com