There is no messiness like celebrity messiness. This case can involve some perilous consequences as an Instagram model tied to some notable names recently revealed she has been diagnosed with AIDS, and she isn’t aware exactly how long she’s had the debilitating and incurable disease.
Gena Tew is the IG model in question, and she shared her circumstances in a series of Tik Tok videos. She initially revealed her diagnosis back in March 2022, and has been getting plenty of support.
Reports Newsweek:
The 27-year-old, who has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram and a further 430,000 on TikTok, has been documenting her health struggles in a series of videos on social media since going public with her diagnosis in March.
On June 11, social media star Tew shared a video of herself struggling to get up from her bed as her weight plummeted and muscle atrophy weakened her legs.
“I lost all my muscle and strength due to immune system, aids and being in a hospital bed for so long,” she captioned the heart-wrenching clip, which has been viewed more than 12 million times.
The clip, see below, is tough to watch.
But another reason the clip has gone viral is because Gena Tew has been affiliated with a number of notable male celebrities, including…ya know what, that’s neither her nor there, and it’s all speculation.
Gena Tew, an Instagram model, linked to numerous celebs over the years, lost her ability to walk, was blinded in one eye & dropped to 65 pounds after learning she contracted AIDS.
The 27-year-old admitted she hadn’t been tested in nearly a decade.https://t.co/0cbqa5M2ja
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) July 26, 2022
Although she doesn’t know who gave her the disease, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the HIV virus, she does believe she’s had it for at least 8 to 10 years. But beyond her alleged celeb attachments, she notes that she was raped a couple of times and that the culprit could have also been a dirty needle from a tattoo gun.
Twitter has plenty of theories, which you can see in the gallery. But perhaps more importantly, Tew’s situation is pushing people to get tested regularly.
@genatew2I lost all my muscle and strength due to immune system, aids and being in a hospital bed for so long..#fyp #therepy #pain #aids #anorexic
Also, she seems to be doing better healthwise.
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Popular IG model Gina Tew — allegedly with ties to Chief Keef, Chris Brown, and Nick Cannon — reveals that she has full blown AIDS. She’s about 70 pounds & is unable to walk. Gina says doctors believe she was HIV+ for at least a decade before the virus ravaged her immune system. pic.twitter.com/58GfZVfGS1
— HarrietEve9 (@HarrietEve9) July 27, 2022
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This Gena Tew story is so heartbreakingly terrifying. This is why testing is so important. Ppl are living long lives w/ HIV bc they test & are able begin the process of a regimen early that will keep them healthy & undetectable. Erase the stigma, talk openly about testing.
— Gwen Stefani’s Cultural Diversity Consultant (@chulito_jotito) July 26, 2022
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This IG model gave mad people AIDS for not getting tested for almost 10 years and my question is why do people think it’s not important to get tested? Like ever? Not even at a regular doctors appointment when they’re already taking blood and urine samples?!? WHY?
— . (@_t_d____d) July 27, 2022
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This IG model posted on TikTok that she almost died of AIDS because she didn’t get tested for almost 10 years and was apparently sleeping with niggas in the industry. Bitch my mouth is on the floor
— Masin Elijè (@MasinElije) July 26, 2022
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I’m not even tripping about Gena Tew having aids. But going 10 years without being STD tested is NUTS. Please people it’s free at most clinics to get tested!
— the VILLAIN. (@BriiiCarter) July 26, 2022
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Nick Cannon saying 80% of women need hygiene help when he has all of these babies and a sexual history with Gena Tew who’s dying of AIDS is looney.
— BIGMexico. (@_ButterPecanTan) July 27, 2022
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Nick Cannon looks sharp as heavily-tattooed woman leaves his hotel( This is the Gena Tew chick that now has AIDS. Woooow https://t.co/LkSGXynBbU
— Charis (@Charislovess) July 26, 2022