Ariana Grande’s Brother Frankie Drops “Boys” With Laith Ashley And A PrEP Message
We’re spotlighting Boys, the saucy single from Frankie Grande that comes with a wink, a sauna fantasy, and a public-health nudge. Hit play below and tell us if you caught all the cameos.
Who you see on screen.
The clip features model and actor Laith Ashley, a trans man many first noticed in Taylor Swift’s Lavender Haze, alongside Drag Race star Salina EsTitties. They join Frankie in a tongue-in-cheek sauna setup that rolls into a flirt-heavy steam-room sequence. Reports confirm the video’s cast and storyline, and note the cheeky prop that makes the theme obvious: a giant PrEP pill.
Why the PrEP tie-in matters.
The production partnered with Mistr, a US telehealth service that provides free access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP). In plain terms: PrEP is a daily pill that reduces the risk of HIV, and DoxyPEP is an antibiotic taken soon after sex to help prevent certain STIs. Mistr says it covers consultations, labs, and medication delivery at no cost to the patient, which is the kind of barrier-drop we like to see in sexual-health access for the LGBTQIA+ community.
What to know about Frankie.
Frankie is openly gay, a theatre-kid-turned-artist, and yes, Ariana Grande’s brother. Boys is part of his debut era, with his album Hotel Rock Bottom arriving this year and promo stops that included the VMAs. He’s stayed busy while keeping the personal front sweet with husband Hale Leon.
Where this lands in pop culture.
At DNA, we love when a pop video is fun to watch and useful in the real world. This one does both. It serves camp, bodies, and a simple nudge toward preventive care. That mix feels timely, with PrEP and DoxyPEP now more visible in mainstream music-adjacent moments and platforms that make getting them less of a hassle.
So, should we add Boys to the gym playlist or the after-hours one… or both?
We’ll let you decide. Either way, the message lands: pleasure and protection can hold hands. In the meantime, you can watch the full video for Boys below.
