UPDATE: 7:54 AM EST:
Despite fan concern and conflicting reports, more sources close to the situation say that Lil’ Wayne is recovering. One woman with Wayne’s entourage called TMZ’s story “lies” and told L.A. Weekly that the rapper was sitting up drinking water yesterday. Hip-Hop heavy-weight Busta Rhymes tweeted the following:
Spoke 2 @LilTunechi lastnight and the big homie @BIRDMAN5STAR 2night and everything good. God is good. Team Strong #YMCMB #RichGang—
Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) March 16, 2013
And T.I. continued expressing outrage over TMZ’s coverage during a performance at SXSW.
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UPDATE: 4:21 AM EST:
Wayne’s fellow YMCMB member and close friend Drake paid him a visit at Cedars Sinai Hospital as visiting hours were closing. The latest report is that Wayne’s condition is “slowly improving” but doctors are watching him closely.
UPDATE: 10:15 PM EST:
Well the streets have spoken. Rapper T.I. tweeted that he has spoken to Lil Wayne and he’s fine. Then he sent out a few angry tweets to TMZ, saying that he was ready to “ride” on them for the continuing false report.
Just holla'd @my Lil bruh Tunechi…& he skraight! TMZ some fuck-niggaz for reporting that hoe-ass-shit!!! That man daughter is like mines.—
T.I. (@Tip) March 16, 2013
That shit surely got his mama hurtin,his kids hurtin,& he got true to da game patnas like me & Othas who ready to RIDE bout all da fuck shit—
T.I. (@Tip) March 16, 2013
… #nowthankitsagamenigga!!!—
T.I. (@Tip) March 16, 2013
UPDATE 9:35 PM EST:
A tweet on Lil Wayne’s Twitter timeline says that it was a false alarm.
I'm good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love.—
Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) March 16, 2013
TMZ deletes the tweet claiming that Lil Wayne was being given last rites but is still standing by their report that the rapper is in critical condition in ICU.
UPDATE 9:19 PM EST:
Mack Maine, president of YMCMB, and Wayne’s mentor and “father” Birdman both claim that TMZ’s report is false and tweeted the following:
My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta…be home soon.YMCMB—
BIRDMAN (@BIRDMAN5STAR) March 16, 2013
We will be releasing an official statement shortly but dont believe the nonsense about comas and tubes to breathe…that's false!!—
Mack Maine (@mackmaine) March 16, 2013
Wayne is alive and well! We watching the Syracuse game…thanks for the prayers and concern..he will update you all soon. #love—
Mack Maine (@mackmaine) March 16, 2013
There has been no statement released yet by Lil Wayne.
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After suffering multiple seizures in recent months, the latest being Tuesday, rapper Lil Wayne, 30, is reportedly in ICU in critical condition at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles and is not expected to live, reports TMZ.
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Wayne was treated and released after the episode on Tuesday, but was found unconscious on the floor hours later by a bodyguard.
According to reports, Wayne’s mother is on her way to Los Angeles and all health decisions rest with her — including whether to take him off life support.
Read more from TMZ:
Wayne was rushed to the hospital again, but this time he did not stabilize. He was taken to ICU, where he was placed in restraints because he was shaking uncontrollably.
We’re told Wayne is currently “unstable,” and has been placed in an induced coma. He is breathing through tubes.
We’re told several people are at Wayne’s bedside crying, and a number of rap artists and family members are on the way. Sources say the scene is violent as Wayne shakes uncontrollably.
Sources say there’s evidence Wayne went on a Sizzurp binge after being released Wednesday, because doctors found high amounts of codeine in his system.
We’re told Wanye’s stomach was pumped 3 times to flush the drugs from his system.
NewsOne will keep you updated as more information is released. Though reports are unconfirmed at this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and his family.
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