AceShowbiz - DaBaby has opened up about the significant financial consequences he faced following the controversy sparked by his 2021 comments about the LGBT+ community.

In a recent interview, DaBaby disclosed that his earnings per show plummeted from a range of $300,000 to $500,000 down to approximately $30,000. Despite this steep drop, he emphasized that he persevered and continued performing.

The backlash originated from remarks he made during his set at Rolling Loud Miami, where he told the audience, "If you didn't show up today with HIV, AIDS... then put your cellphone lighter up," accompanied by other statements that were widely condemned.

Initially, DaBaby defended his comments, saying, "My gay fans, they take care of themselves. They ain't no nasty gay n-as." However, he later issued an apology. Even so, the negative response persisted, largely due to his initial refusal to retract his statements.

As a result, DaBaby experienced a loss of festival bookings, endorsement deals, and support within the music industry. Multiple artists publicly criticized his remarks, contributing to the decline in his professional opportunities.

This episode underscores the tangible impact that public controversies can have on an artist’s career and earnings, particularly when comments are perceived as offensive by large segments of their audience.