Lil Baby found himself at the center of a wild ride in 2023 when a viral video surfaced showing a man in a Lakers shirt and braids giving oral sex to another guy. Naturally, the internet — in its ever-inventive quest for chaos — jumped to the conclusion that it was none other than the Grammy-winning rapper. Cue the dramatic gasp, the headlines, and the inevitable question: Is Lil Baby gay?
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Well, here’s the tea: No, he’s not.
Let’s unpack this little mess:
The Video That Set the Internet On Fire
The viral video — which, let’s be honest, looked like it was shot on a Nokia flip phone — showed a man performing oral sex on another guy. The clip, which featured a man with braids (basically a trademark of Lil Baby’s look), was captioned with “Nah Lil Baby” as if the internet needed another reason to spread rumors.
Despite the obvious lack of clarity (the face was covered, the quality was awful, and it was, you know, a blurry sex tape), the rumor quickly gained traction. People saw the braids, saw the Lakers shirt, and figured, Sure, why not? The speculation went into full force, with many wondering if Lil Baby was involved in the video.
Lil Baby Speaks Out
But Lil Baby wasn’t having any of it. He quickly clapped back on Instagram: “Y’all gotta stop using my name and likeness when y’all get bored. Then the extremes mfs go to for clout is sick!! Ain’t no mystery in my history on NO LEVEL. This is my last time addressing any kind of dumbass click bait.”
Case closed.
Why Are We Even Asking?
It’s 2023, and for some reason, the internet still thrives on tearing down celebrities and making everything about their personal lives. Why does it matter if Lil Baby is gay or not? Even if the video had been him (which it wasn’t), why would that be the most interesting part of his identity? People need to let go of their obsession with labeling everyone. Just because someone is caught up in a viral moment doesn’t mean we should twist their narrative for clicks.
Plus, let’s be real — the real issue here is the violation of privacy. Leaked tapes without consent are never okay, regardless of who’s involved. But the internet, unfortunately, loves to do this to celebs — turning their private moments into public spectacle.
Lil Baby’s Straight Story
Since his rise to fame in 2017 with Perfect Timing, Lil Baby has been pretty clear about who he is. He’s always identified as straight, and that’s where the story ends. No need for a “coming out” moment or a leaked tape to tell us what’s already been said.
So, is Lil Baby gay? No. But the real question is: why does the internet keep making up stories like this? Let the man live and focus on what he does best — making fire music, not drama.