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[Media Take Out] We just received word that a VERY popular African American celebrity – who has recently been in the news – now has what is being described as AIDS. Obviously since we are not able to 100% confirm the story – we’re going to leave it as a Blind Item. We want to make it clear we are NOT talking about Magic Johnson.

This report really hurt our heart.

According to a person extremely close to the situation, the celebrity, who is known for having a very extreme sexual past reportedly contracted the illness sometime in the 1990s. He kept the illness quiet but began taking his medication religiously up until about 2 years ago. Here’s what we’re told by a VERY trusted entertainment insider:

[The celebrity] believed that he was cured, and he had some crazy [religious] people who told him that God cured him. So he stopped taking his medication and the sickness came back. Now doctors say he’s dying, and there is nothing anyone can do about it.

We’re told that the celebrity is expected to get sicker and sicker, and eventually pass. It can happen as soon as the summer.

Very sad news.

Similar: Superstar Is HIV-positive

Celebrity:

[Optional] Surprised or not surprised?

prince died of aidsSOLVED!

Celebrity: Prince

Prince died of AIDS just three days after we ran this blind item.

While most of the conversations about Prince’s demise have centered around reports of a recent flu and a recent drug overdose, those issues do not tell the full story.

Prince had AIDS. He had suffered with the illness for many years. Those close to him knew both of his illness and his desire to keep it a secret.

In the past few days, multiple sources have confirmed different parts of the AIDS story.

People Magazine hedged its bets by simply referring to it as a “serious and ongoing illness” “which made his immune system weak”:

Prince May Have Struggled with a ‘Serious Illness’ Before Sudden Death, Source Says: ‘People Close to Him Were Very Concerned’

A source who worked with him a few years ago believes he was grappling with a serious and ongoing illness at the time.

“The people close to him were very concerned for his health and indicated he’d been undergoing treatments which made his immune system weak,” the source tells People.

The National Enquirer and Radar Online (owned by the same parent company) have been much more direct.

From The National Enquirer:

Prince — Agonizing Final Days After AIDS Diagnosis

Rock star Prince was diagnosed with AIDS just six months before his death — but refused medical treatment, believing he could be cured by prayer!

From Radar Online:

Prince AIDS Shocker: Iconic Singer Was ‘Preparing To Die’

prince 2Prince shocked the world when he collapsed and died at age 57 in the elevator of his Chanhassen, Minn., recording studio Thursday, but an insider exclusively told The National ENQUIRER that the megastar was “preparing to die for a little while” — because he had been diagnosed with AIDS!

A music industry source interviewed by The ENQUIRER messaged friends on April 19 to reveal Prince had full-blown AIDS. “He was in bad shape,” the source revealed.

“Doctors told Prince his blood count was unusually low and that his body temperature had dropped dangerously below the normal 98.6 degrees to 94 degrees,” said the source.

“He was totally iron-deficient, very weak and often disoriented. He rarely ate and when he did, it all came right back up.”

In another bombshell revelation, a well-placed insider said Prince had been making runs to a local pharmacy to pick up bags of prescriptions to quell the unbearable pain he was suffering from what was reported to be influenza.

An employee at the Walgreens that served Prince told The Enquirer, “We were all just shocked that he came in last night looking so beat. We said, ‘We are praying for you.’”

Prince’s response? “He said, almost under his breath, ‘Maybe if you prayed for me a year ago it’d be different right now.’ Then he waved and said thanks anyway.”

According to the worker, Prince often picked up his own meds and toiletries at the drugstore chain near his Paisley Park estate.

“The last night, though, we sensed he was in trouble. One girl said he had foreign medication and thought it was Zika virus or something, but my friend who knows the meds says he’s sure it was HIV meds.”

“I wouldn’t say he’s like a part of the family but he came in and always showed interest in us,” added the employee of Prince.

And now the Prince’s loved ones are showing interest in hiding the true cause of his death. According to the insider, Prince’s family is already banging on coroner’s door and demanding officials heavily redact any public autopsy report “to spare family, friends and fans” any information “about his lifestyle that’s sure to come.”

prince high school basketballYes, we knew that the original blind item was about Prince. Some of you figured out that the specific photo we chose of Magic Johnson contained several clues about the subject of the story.

First, and most obviously, Magic Johnson was mentioned in the blind item as a celebrity who is HIV positive.

Second, before moving to L.A., the Los Angeles Lakers were the Minneapolis Lakers. Prince was born in Minneapolis, and his home/studio, Paisley Park, is just southwest of Minneapolis.

Finally, we remembered a photo of Prince as a member of his High School’s basketball team in which he was posed in a similar uniform. Just a kid on a basketball team who would grow up to be a music icon.

Bmj524 was first with the correct response.

Thanks to those of you who shared your memories of growing up with Prince’s music. It was extraordinary, wasn’t it?

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  7. abetty98 says

    I don’t know, but Prince comes to mind off the top of my head. Not surprised, but very sad regardless of who it is.

  9. TracieKnits says

    JUST A GUESS –
    I hope it’s not Prince. But he was recently in the news as having his plane make an emergency medical stop, and he’s very religious.

  11. missmarian says

    Prince.

    Was in news for being rushed to hospital with flu – like symptoms. He’s a Jehova’s Witness and they can be very against modern medicine.

    Really Sad. Not terribly surprised.

  16. RedGirl77 says

    WHAT?????? Prince? NOOOOOOOOO!!!! God, that’s so incredibly sad. I hope this isn’t true.

  18. jonesing says

    Prince-Jehovaha’s Witnesses are doing him no favors. Loved that guy since the first time I saw him on The Midnight Special in the late 70’s.

  22. dynamodavid says

    Wow!
    Celebrity doesn’t necessarily mean actor.
    This could be a musician, athlete, etc.
    Recently in the news…..
    Could be anyone.
    Prince?
    Bill Cosby?

  29. Vanessa501 says

    This sounds like Prince hence the ‘religion’ being mentioned and he has been in the press recently being ‘taken ill’ on a flight ?

  34. athena says

    Dennis Rodman?
    I was in high school and college in the 90’s and remember a time when you couldn’t avoid reading about him and some kind of outrageous behavior. I wouldn’t be surprised but it is still a sad situation-for anyone, celebrity or not.

  40. mamasaid says

    my husband was with me when i found out Michael Jackson died, i was in shock. Then sometime after, to pull my leg, he told me Prince died and I believed him, but after a Google search, I realized he was joking. It became a running joke, every once in a while he’d say, By the way, Prince died.

    People don’t realize what a powerhouse he was, I think he can play like 15 different instruments.

  41. silimom says

    Bill Cosby? Although I’m not sure he’s all that popular right now but he has been. Also his sexual past certainly has been extreme.

  43. adnerb79 says

    The only person I see in the news recently is the one named Prince. But I am hoping that it isn’t him. His plane landing in my hometown for an emergency just happened last week. Other then that guess, I’ll have to wait to see others guesses

    • crack is whack says

      It would truly blow my mind into little bits if it turned out to be Rick James, him being dead and all that 😉

    • jasper says

      Rick died years ago, BUT as someone noted above, Dave Chappelle had a skit about those two meeting that included Prince playing basketball in his heeled shoes.

  50. KWDragon says

    Katt Williams?

    His erratic behavior of late is pretty worrisome, but I’m not sure how “very” popular he is.

  53. jenvies says

    Prince?
    Whoever it is, it is sad. We all need to be reminded to practice safe sex. I think we thought we had AIDS down for the count.

  59. jonty30 says

    That’s sad.

    Life has consequences and I’m sorry somebody has to face this sort of consequence.

  62. Kerzep says

    Bill Cosby comes to mind because of the “in the news” and “extreme sexual past” comments.

  64. loremi says

    I hope this isn’t Prince. (Hint: crazy religious stuff, plus he had some strange mystery ailment the other day and had to be rushed to the hospital.)

    • chicagogirl says

      I thought Cosby at first too, but then I wondered who would actually feel sad if he had any illness at all given what he got away with for years? If anything, I believe people would say the punishment is too little, too late at his age.

      Prince fits because he is not currently involved in any scandal that I know of, and he maintains his status as a well-respected musician. His performance has always incorporated overt sexuality, but he is also a devout Jehovah’s Witness.

    • camellia says

      I get what you’re trying to say about Cosby, but no illness should be looked at as “punishment”. AIDS is a really awful disease that still has a stigma around it and saying things like that only perpetuate that.

  78. scootypuffjr says

    My mind went to Prince. His plane had to make an emergency landing because he needed medical treatment, I think. I really hope I’m wrong.

  88. uean008 says

    Thinking this is Prince. Was a hyper sexualized musician for many years and then became devout Jehovah’s Witness. Was rushed to hospital and made emergency landing just in the past week

  90. CanaryCry says

    Dennis Rodman? I wouldn’t be surprised, but it still would be a shame.

    Bill Cosby? Even if I think he’s a jerk, I would be surprised.

  92. Seahawks12 says

    Celebrity: Lamar Odom

    [Optional] Surprised or not surprised? Not surprised, but I’ll bet all the guys Khloe’s bedded are sweating bullets.

  93. mrsjaymack says

    Idk, my first thought was Kobe. Second guess is Will Smith bc of the religious-group comment.

  94. QubbuQ says

    Celebrity: I think it’s Prince
    Surprised? Yeah, I didn’t think he was overly sexual in practice, just his music made it seem so.
    He’s been quite odd and religious and there was a story recently that Kevin Smith told about working to make a documentary with Prince that never panned out and he found out that Prince films all sort of music videos for stuff that will never see the light of day. I wonder if it’s part of preparations for posthumous releases.

    • QubbuQ says

      Also, Prince was taken to the hospital very recently for something then went to the park to show people his guitar and that he was ok and not dead yet.

    • weknowsitall says

      I am so hopeful that this isn’t true. Sad news for whoever it is, but Prince . . .

    • jasper says

      Kevin Smith – I think that was the first “Evening With…” he told that story about why he used The Time on JSBSB. So it’s been years since he did that dvd, and that was far from the first time he told that story.

    • missmissy says

      He was pretty active in the 80s and 90’s. He actually had a reputation if I remember correctly.

  95. junk4leida says

    Lamar Odom

    Honestly I’m not surprised. I am sad because I feel like deep down he’s a good person… The fame just really messed with his head.

    • hrhfedup says

      I have to agree with you. He was a Laker, like the image above and he’s been really reckless with his behavior.

  96. bananas says

    Oh sh**. This better not be Prince!! He was sick on a plane the other day and had an emergency landing. Here go Hell come.

    • PrincessTiff says

      The basketball reference could point to the skit Dave chapelle did. It was something about prince, pancakes and basketball (if my spotty memory serves me)

    • Wifabif says

      No, but there IS that famous Chapelle Show sketch where they play basketball. Shirts vs blouses ?

      I really hope it’s not Prince ? that would be heartbreaking…

    • Grande Queso says

      “Here go hell come” is one of the best lines ever! lol! My husband and I still say it to each other all the time.

    • BennyLavaandtheJets says

      Me too!

      But then I thought that it probably isn’t him. If it were, one or more of the 274 woman accusing him of rape would also be saying he gave her HIV, right?

      Since that hasn’t even been a whisper, we can most likely rule him out.

    • MamaMill says

      Me too especially when it stated that they are keeping the item Blind. Cosby is legally blind.

  100. bmj524 says

    Prince was recently in the news as being ill so I’m going with him as my guess. It’s very sad whoever it is.

    • Squeezes99 says

      I think this is correct. It’s sad that we’re seeing new celebrities with HIV and AIDS. It means that people are forgetting that there is still no cure and we all have to continue to be vigilant.

    • jasper says

      I was going to say Eddie, but this makes more sense. The Purple One recently diverted his plane from down south to Minneapolis over to Chicago for an emergency landing due to “health issues”.

      Isn’t he a Jehovah’s Witness, too? that would be the religious angle.

    • missmissy says

      Nice guess. He is also very religious, so he would be inclined to receive advise from a religious leader.

    • KyrasMaMa says

      This is Prince for sure – and now I’m wondering if Vanity had AIDS as well. She recently passed with a mysterious “long-time” illness that was never really talked about. I’m betting she truly passed from AIDS complications, which would also explain why she became so religious once she left Prince.

    • pinkmarie says

      Vanity was also a heroin addict most of her life. She also dated Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

    • Qitta Aswad says

      That’s exactly what I was thinking. I’ve had two high school friends pass away within a decade from complications due to AIDS, and both of them experienced organ failure, finally dying when their kidneys shut down. It crossed my mind when I heard that Vanity was a heroin addict and now I’m really inclined to believe that both she and Prince died of AIDS with one probably getting it from the other.

    • taracu says

      Prince is dead. That was quick.
      I was expecting to see it solves when I logged on today.
      RIP

    • kcphilly says

      Looks like this is true. Wow Prince passes 3 days after this comes out, gave me chills. Very sad.

    • whowassheilahgraham says

      This is horrible. Thanks for the warning, Ace. He was the last of the best.

    • Vinnie says

      And one of the Lakers colors is purple! Ugh… Too bad. And must have broke BG yesterday, I couldn’t find your page!! 😉

    • doodles says

      Several thoughts after researching Prince’s death for the past few days.

      I find it interesting that this post was started on 4/18/16 as was his last tweet as well as his last Instagram which once stated “Just when you thought you were safe.” (The caption was posthumously deleted). Is this coincidental?

      We now know he had chronic mouth (thrush, esophageal candidiasis) and stomach pain, weight loss, decreased appetite, decreased food and water intake, frequent vomiting and nausea, hip…

    • doodles says

      Sorry Prince’s last Instagram was on the 14th. The day of the Atlanta trip and the plane flight/hospitalization. My bad on the date. That makes me feel better. 🙂