Chicago Rapper Ann Marie HIV Rumors After Old Bodycam Footage Resurfaces
Chicago rapper Ann Marie (real name Joann Marie Slater) has found herself back in the headlines after a 2020 police bodycam video resurfaced online and went viral. The footage sparked wild speculation about her health, but the singer wasted no time shutting down the rumors.
The hour-long bodycam clip, recorded in November 2020, shows Atlanta police responding to a disturbance at Ann Marie’s brother’s apartment. Officers were told the siblings had been fighting, and in the video, a female officer can be heard describing the cause of the argument:
“He was like, ‘You dirty, stood in the dark, so you got HIV. And he’s like, I don’t care. I’m the one that’s providing for y’all.’”
The footage reignited speculation across social media, with many netizens questioning whether Ann Marie had the disease. Within hours, “Ann Marie HIV” began trending, fueling endless memes and gossip posts.
Ann Marie Responds
On August 14, 2025, Ann Marie directly addressed the viral rumors in her Instagram Stories. In her trademark blunt tone, she wrote:
“Now be fr y’all, late asf!!! Find y’all somebody else to play with.”
The rapper made it clear that she’s not here for the gossip, dismissing the HIV speculation as nothing more than online noise.
Her 2020 Arrest
The resurfaced footage also reminded fans of another major headline from the same period. Just one month after the sibling fight, Ann Marie was arrested in December 2020 following a shooting incident in a Buckhead, Atlanta hotel room.
She called 911 after her “best friend,” Jonathan Wright, was shot in the head. Ann Marie claimed the shooting was an accident, saying the gun discharged while she reached for a towel. Police, however, charged her with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Jonathan Wright survived but suffered life-altering injuries. During the emotional 911 call — later released publicly — Ann Marie could be heard sobbing and repeatedly telling him, “I love you.”
She was released days later on a $60,000 bond but placed under house arrest. According to a HotNewHipHop report (Sept. 26, 2022), she ultimately served one year in prison, being released in late 2021. The court also ordered her to avoid contact with Wright and his family.
From Viral Success to Legal Struggles
Before her legal troubles, Ann Marie was one of Chicago’s brightest rising stars. Her 2019 single “Secret” blew up online, racking up over 100 million YouTube views and climbing to #22 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.
The track cemented her reputation for sultry, vulnerable, yet street-smart R&B — a lane often compared to artists like Summer Walker or SZA, but with a grittier Chicago edge. Fans loved her raw honesty, making her one of the most relatable voices of her generation.
Where She Is Now
Despite the resurfaced drama, Ann Marie seems focused on the future. She’s now operating as an independent artistand just dropped her latest single, “Hennessy & You,” on July 25, 2025. The music video, released the following day, already has nearly 400,000 views.
On Instagram, she’s been hinting that her next full album is coming soon, teasing snippets in studio sessions and posting behind-the-scenes content. Fans in her comments are hyped, flooding her posts with messages like, “Don’t let the internet distract you, drop that album!”
The Bigger Picture
Ann Marie’s situation is a reminder of how fast old footage can resurface and spiral into misinformation. The viral bodycam video wasn’t new, nor did it prove anything about her health status — it simply captured an allegation thrown around during a heated family fight.
But in today’s internet climate, one messy clip can explode into a trending topic overnight. Fortunately, Ann Marie wasted no time clearing the air.
With new music on the way, it looks like she’s ready to move past the rumors and keep building on the raw, confessional R&B that first made her a star.
Bottom line? The internet may still be gossiping, but Ann Marie has spoken: she’s not here for the rumors, she’s here for the music.