TikTok star Mainly Mannie has been diagnosed with HIV.
Mannie, known as the “Boss and CEO” to his 1.4 million TikTok followers, shared an emotional video from the hospital bed on Saturday telling his fans about his diagnosis.
“I’m a lucky person. Blessed. I just wanna tell you guys a few things,” Mannie began in the clip, which has been viewed over 2.2 million times.
“Life has been trying to take me out lately,” he explained. “From the accidents, the sicknesses, and stuff and then me finding out I had AIDs and HIV summertime of this year. I couldn’t walk after the summer.”
“Listen, I am not the victim here,” the content creator continued. “Yes, my ex gave me this and I didn’t know, he hid a lot of things, but I’m not a victim because I had signs. I was so deep in love. But God is good. I know now.”
Mannie confirmed that he’s taking HIV medication which he said costs $4,000 a month.
“So, I’m gonna be working a lot,” he said with a laugh. “I think I’m gonna register for foundations and stuff. Not I think — I am. I’m feeling way better. I feel like me. I feel like the Boss and CEO!”
Mannie captioned his post: “I’m so glad that life has finally started for me! I’ve always been grateful & honestly truthfully with everyone on here! Sorry I thought otherwise 🥹 I’m starting myself back real soon! I know I said things before ! But the is REAL ON MY END! God bless each and every one who has HIV/ADIS #Godisamazing your health is important.”
The social media star also posted an Instagram clip of him using a walker with a nurse’s assistance.
“So this is what my insurance is paying for and my 30% that comes out of pocket. This is why I appreciate every donation. 🥹💙,” he wrote.
Mannie started a GoFundMe to help pay for his medication. The page has raised over $8,000 of its $12,000 goal so far.
“I do plan on giving some money to charities that support HIV and people that can’t afford,” Mannie wrote in a message on the page. “I have a platform with so many great supporters so I know I can’t die out here.”
“I have great support and I’ll survive,” he added. “I do this GoFundMe to help others because it’s the right thing to do!”
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
