Overview
- Mannie said he was diagnosed over the summer after losing the ability to walk and is now in rehab learning to walk, with videos showing him using a walker.
- He says his HIV medication runs about $4,000 per month and shared a fundraising link to help cover treatment.
- The GoFundMe launched over the weekend has surpassed $12,000, according to the latest reports from People and Vibe.
- The fundraiser is listed as organized by Emmanuel Croxton on GoFundMe, per coverage reviewing the campaign page.
- Mannie alleges an ex-partner transmitted the virus, a claim reported from his videos that has not been independently verified, and he says he plans to donate some funds to HIV charities.