How Kevin Gates Instagram Story Revealed a Dark Truth

The Curiosity Conundrum: How Kevin Gates Instagram Story Revealed a Dark Truth

Rapper Kevin Gates shared an NSFW Instagram story of a woman giving birth, leaving the internet horrified.

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The video was reposted from another account and was originally shared to celebrate Black maternal health week.

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Some netizens were confused if the woman was Gates' wife, but it was not the case.

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The video shows a home birth with the mother delivering the baby and the father catching it.

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Social media was flooded with horrified reactions, and some warned others not to watch the clip.

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Many netizens expressed regret at watching the video, and Twitterati used memes to show their horror.

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The incident raises questions about the appropriate use of social media and the importance of trigger warnings.

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