The streets are buzzing with rumors that rapper Trick Daddy, who announced last month that he’s suffering from Lupus, is actually stricken with AIDS. And Rick Ross is helping the rumor catch wind with lyrics to his new song .

Here is what Ross says:

“Caught a little case, buddy had a little cheddar
Pled out to 15, poured his life in a letter
Very first line he called Trick Daddy stupid
Said he had AIDS telling people that it’s lupus
Not the one just to jump to conclusions
I’m getting money, small talk can be a nuisance”

Now  Trick Daddy is coming out publicly to deny that he’s suffering from AIDS.

Here’s what he told MTV News:

Millions of people are stricken with Lupus. I have stayed out of the bullsh–, I will continue to stay out of it. Ross had been with Slip-N-Slide Records as long as I have been with Slip-N-Slide Records.

[Rick Ross has] known I’ve had Lupus for 10 years. I was referred to my doctor by Ted Lucas who is the head of Slip-N-Slide Records. I would like to apologize to everyone suffering with Lupus. I would like to apologize for the insults.