If you‰’re reading this column, then you‰’re most likely aware of the current Ebola crisis. This virus has seemingly created a virus of its own in its spread over all outlets of media, from the tweets of overdramatic teens claiming their common cold is a new strain of Ebola, to actions from the UN broadcasted on CNN.

Many have joined efforts to halt the spread of this virus, and now the music community has stepped up too.

In Liberia, where there have been 2,400 deaths due to Ebola, a song, “Ebola is Real,‰” has been created urging citizens that “Ebola is real, it’s time to protect yourself / Ebola is real, protect your family / Ebola is real, protect your community.” The global community is getting desperate, and is resorting to any means to protect against Ebola.

Adekoya, the man behind the smash hit says, “The Ebola scenario is something that people don’t want to listen to anymore, because they’re so fed up, so sick of it. If you’re making a song ‰ÛÓ an Ebola song that people gonna listen to now ‰ÛÓ it has to be danceable.‰”

Somewhat shockingly, this is not the only song about Ebola on the West African airwaves. These hits urging people to wash hands and stay away from dead bodies range span across all genres; Rap, R&B, Pop, and Slow Jams.

Early 2000s rapper Cam‰’ron is selling an Ebola surgical facemask featuring a self-portrait in a fuzzy pink ensemble that could only be improved by a hot pink Razr phone. (This item can be purchased for $19.99 on dipsetusa.com)

Cam‰’ron posted to Instagram, “Ebola is no joking matter. So if u have to be safe. Be fashionable.‰Û

Courtesy of Sterogum.

MC Hammer tweeted, “Don’t sit over there looking all innocent and Pius [sic], you raped #Africa and now she is infected & only asking for medication and beds..‰” Who knows, perhaps ‰Can‰’t Touch This‰’ will be used to educate on the spread of Ebola due to coming in contact with those who have passed away from the disease.