ATLANTA – Some of the top leaders of the metro Atlanta hip hop community have spoken out against the claims of some celebrities who they believe are misinforming the COVID-19 vaccine.

Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular female rappers in the world, and a few days ago she sparked a firestorm when she tweeted about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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In short, she claimed to know a man from her native Trinidad who became impotent after receiving the vaccine.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Health quickly refuted this claim.

Many health officials and executives in the Atlanta metro area say damage was done as soon as she sent the tweet to her 22.8 million followers.

Minaj is not the only big celebrity to speak out against COVID-19 protocols.

At a recent gig, rapper Busta Rhymes told the crowd, “No human being is supposed to tell you you’re not supposed to breathe. [Expletive] your mask!

Hear what local leaders have to say about the damage these celebrities and others could potentially cause on WSB tonight at 11pm.

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