Rapper Isaiah Rashad is receiving support from the industry after the Chattanooga artist was trending on Twitter Wednesday evening, unfortunately being "outed" via leaked footage.
The alleged sex tape show shows The Top Dawg Entertainment artist, 30, engaging in sexual acts with two other men. Although Rashad has not previously mentioned anything about his sexuality or confirmed his involvement, fans and industry colleagues fully support him. —And they are denouncing whoever is behind the leak of the tape.
Quality Control Music artist Duke Deuce—worked with Rashad on his most recent LP, "The House Is Burning,"—was the first to speak up defending Rashad, reiterating that one's sexual preference has nothing to do with him or anyone else.
"Another man's preference ain't got shit to do with me nor anyone else," Deuce tweeted. "Isaiah Rashad, you a great mf artist; keep your head up, brother. CRUNKSTARZ dgaf what others think of them."
Another man’s preference ain’t got shit to do with me nor anyone else. Isaiah Rashad you a great mf artist keep your head up brother. CRUNKSTARZ dgaf what others think of them⚡️
— Duke Deuce (@dukedeuce901) February 10, 2022
Rappers such as IDK, The Cool Kids' Chuck Inglish, Zoey Dollaz, HOT 97 DJ and radio personality Peter Rosenberg, and many more have publicly displayed their continuous support for the "Free Lunch" artist.
I stand with Isaiah Rashad. Nothing will change.
— ? (@IDK) February 10, 2022
Seeing the Timeline not switch up on Isaiah was a moment in time.
A testament to him as a person.
— CHUCKINGLISH.eth (@Chuckisdope) February 10, 2022
Call it how u want but I’m still gonna listen to and support Isaiah rashad music cus wtf that man prefer has nothing to do with me dawg still a very talented artist and y’all still support Pedos , murderers , rapist , and much worse artist.
— zoey dollaz (@ZoeyDollaz) February 10, 2022
Rashad, a father of two, has been a prevalent voice in Hip-Hop regarding mental health and asking for help when it is needed. In an interview with Complex in 2016, Rashad spoke about how he deals with depression and how talking about his problems has helped him work through it.
"I take a lot of naps. I try to just be open. I guess I'm pretty candid all the time. The only way I could get through most stuff I've gone through is by talking about it," Rashad said. "Being honest about it with myself, not speaking no bullshit to myself. Not saying stuff to myself just to say it."
While some rappers and prominent media figures stepped up to show him some love despite the homophobia still prevalent in hip-hop circles. It remains unclear how the video was shared online, but it appears the rapper was hacked. Rashad has not yet addressed the topic publicly. We send an immense amount of love and support to you, Isaiah!
