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-HIV testing among youth have tripled. Youth aged 13 to 24 accounted for an estimated 26% of all new HIV tests.

-HIV/AIDS test positive songs have been released and over 13 have reached the billboard 100 list

-U.S. and foreign celebrities have issued statements of personally being tested for HIV/AIDS

-The U.S. government has funded more youth safe sex programs than ever before in teh last 10 years.

So, Eazy’s dying wish was granted.

Both his wife, Tomika Wood and the child have tested negative for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Wright’s announcement stunned the rap world at a time when rap music was receiving intense negative publicity. But it ultimately took a back seat to using rap and hip-hop’s growing voice to share the world of health with others.

Straight Outta Condoms: How Eazy E’s Announcement Changed The Face Of HIV/AIDS  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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