Over the weekend, the world wide web exploded with reports about Mykki Blanco’s brave decision to reveal a secret he’s been keeping to himself for a few years. Mykki Blanco took to Facebook to state that he’s been HIV Positive since 2011. Although the post has garnered over 11,000 likes and people seem to be in support of his newfound freedom, Blanco points out that he still lives in a divisive world and he will still have to deal with harsh realities.

“The music industry ain’t gonna like I admitted this so if a curator could help me move more into the art world that would be awesome,” he stated.

On June 12th, the Harlem-based rapper wrote, “I’ve been HIV Positive since 2011, my entire career. Fuck stigma and hiding in the dark, this is my real life. I’m healthy I’ve toured the world 3 times but I’ve been living in the dark, it’s time to actually be as punk as I say I am.”

I think this is truly a great step forward into a new era.

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Ok, we’ll admit it. We’re a little behind on the Mykki Blanco craze, but if there was ever a perfect time to highlight the New York City rapper, it’s now. With the release of his music video “Wavvy,” directed by Francesco Carrozzini, Blanco proves he party’s harder than you and most definitely raps harder than you. He might even rap harder than your favorite rapper. His mid-video drag may come as a shock for the straight-edges out there, but his relentless flow attacks the infectious beat and it becomes increasingly clear that Blanco’s right, there’s a “new world order.” Strap in because you’re about to enter the wonderful world of Mykki Blanco. And it’s wild.

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