Trey Songz Tests Positive For COVID-19, Urges Public To Take Virus Seriously

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The singer told his followers "don't be like the president."

Fans are wishing Trey Songz a speedy recovery after the singer took to Instagram to share that he's been diagnosed with COVID-19. News reports have been inundated with stories about the outbreak that occurred at the White House as President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, aides, and politicians have come forward to share their positive coronavirus test results. On Instagram, Trey Songz spoke directly to his followers in a video where he shared that he, too, had recently learned that he had COVID-19, and he urged the public to take the virus seriously.

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"Here with a very important message to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19," said Songz. "I've taken many tests as I've been protesting, food drives—of course, I have a very young son at home so I get tested periodically and this time unfortunately it came back positive." He added that 7.5 million Americans "have contracted COVID [and] one out of a thousand Black people have died from it."

"I will be taking it seriously. I will be self-quarantining. I will be in my house until I see a negative sign," Trey Songz added. "I don't know how many of y'all know but my grandfather passed earlier this year, and while it wasn't said that it was COVID, I do believe it was. So, I've always taken it serious. And if you come in contact with COVID, please do the same. Please do the same. Don't be like the president." Check out his video below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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