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i just found out im hiv+ my ex gave it 2 me someone i trusted my son recently got a scare (16yrs) fortunately it was something treatable. He doesnt know my stats.he said 2 me mom i was really scared i thought i had da monster. i feel hip hop is a very strong influence in my son's life. i feel speaking about it through da music is not only an excellent idea it's a necessity trust a mom da children will listen 2 da lyrics
Now this is a topic that was recently discussed on our podcast...what is the role that hip hop music play in the continuing HIV epidemic? A number of people felt that the overall influence of rap music on the behavior of people was significant, especially in the sense that a lot of young people do not beleive that HIV is something that should concern them. When that message is more prevalent than the prevention message, then we will continue to have the war against HIV/AIDS.
Dajmen
Many of these stars will probably treat these hiv events as just photo ops, and when their next album comes around it will be about getting ho's and homophobic messages. And maybe they should go a step further back than testing - prevention, by not treating promiscuity as a fashion statement. Shoulder the responsibilty guys.
December 5, 2008 • Baton Rouge LA