During an era when the U.S. government appeared determined to brush the AIDS crisis under the carpet, Madonna used her platform to advocate for those impacted by the epidemic. As MTV News recounted, she launched a dance marathon in New York for the cause in 1989, and on 1992's "Erotica," as Instinct remembered, she dedicated penultimate number "In This Life" to those she'd lost to AIDS. And in 2019, the singer was recognized for her efforts by the GLAAD Media Awards when she was named an Advocate for Change.
It wasn't a huge shock, therefore, when the Queen of Pop responded to DaBaby's "hateful remarks" with an Instagram post addressed specifically to the rapper. After telling him to know his facts, Madge then gave him several to learn: "There are life saving medicines available to children born with HIV, to people who contract HIV through blood transfusions, dirty needles or exchange of bodily fluids. These new ARVs [antiretrovirals] can keep a person with AIDS alive for the rest of their lives!!!"
Referencing DaBaby's demands for the Rolling Loud Festival crowd, Madonna then revealed she would be putting her cellphone lighter up but to pray for the rapper's ignorance. She added, "People like you are the reason we are still living in a world divided by fear. All human beings should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, sexual preference or religious beliefs. AMEN."
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