Chicago rapper Ann Marie, born Joann Marie Slater, went viral this week after old police bodycam footage from 2020 resurfaced online. The video, which captured officers responding to a fight at her brother’s apartment, included claims that the dispute started when her brother accused her of having HIV. As the footage spread, speculation mounted on social media about the singer’s health.
On August 14, 2025, Ann Marie shut down the rumors in an Instagram story, writing, “Now Be Fr Y’all lake asf!!! Find Y’all somebody else to play with.” The viral moment also renewed conversations about her past legal troubles, including a December 2020 arrest for accidentally shooting her friend Jonathan Wright in an Atlanta hotel room. Wright survived but suffered lasting injuries, and Ann Marie later served a one-year prison sentence.
Despite her controversies, the R&B singer has continued to release music independently. Best known for her 2019 breakout hit Secret, she dropped her latest single Hennessy & You in July 2025, which has already gained nearly 400,000 views. Ann Marie has also hinted at a new album on the way, signaling that she intends to focus on her career rather than the renewed rumors.
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