The Lady Of Rage Called "Medical Mystery" Following Serious Fall

After being hospitalized earlier this year, The Lady Of Rage has finally revealed a few details regarding her health. On Saturday (August 4), Rage shared three photos to her Instagram account unveiling some injuries on her face.

In the caption, the Virginia-born artist shed some light on her recent trips to the hospital.

“I know a lot of people have been wondering what’s going on with me in regards 2 my health, well today I will let y’all know what I know,” she began. “Since Sept. 2017 I have been going back forth to doctors specialists for what started out as shortness of breath. Within that time I’ve been hospitalized 5 times.

“Initially pneumonia was the diagnosis. Then I was told pneumonitis, to ‘we think you have lupus or sarcoidosis’, to ‘you’re depressed’ take this prozac…fibromyalgia, sjorgens syndrome and idiopathic interstitial lung disease with fibrosis, which means the lungs are progressively being scarred they don’t know why. That’s a lot, from 1 day you’re good, to the next day you’re not!”

I know a lot of people have been wondering what’s going on with me in regards 2 my health, well today I will let y’all know what I know. Since Sept. 2017 I have been going back forth to doctors specialists for what started out as shortness of breath. Within that time I’ve been hospitalized 5 times. Initially pneumonia was the diagnosis. Then I was told pneumonitis, to “we think you have lupus or sarcoidosis”, to “you’re depressed ” take this prozac…fibromyalgia, sjorgens syndrome and idiopathic interstitial lung disease with fibrosis, which means the lungs are progressively being scarred they don’t know why. That’s a lot, from 1 day you’re good, to the next day you’re not! My last performance was in Atlanta at the Queens of Hip Hop and thanks to my brother @dazdillinger we pulled it off! July 6th I was scheduled to perform at the Essence Fest was very excited because this would have been my first time. As I walked in to the hotel I was cool. By the time I got to the counter I knew something was wrong! I asked for some water, and the next thing I know, I’m hearing someone say, “don’t move, and don’t touch your eye”! I had blacked out and fell face first into a cast iron frame at the front desk! Blacking out is called syncope, and this was my 3rd most damaging time! So as a result of that, I received 9 stitches, a fractured eye orbit, fractured the side of my nose. Missed out on performing at Essence with @dougiefresh and Summertime in the LBC with @snoopdogg ? Stayed in the hospital for 6 days,because the doctors are trying to find the reason for the syncope. Nothing was found. Previous, to current test showed nothing besides the fibrosis. One of the staff said “You’re a medical mystery”…well this mystery needs to be solved is what I’m thinking!! So as it stands, I’m trying to find the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment. For those of you who pray for me, please continue to do so. For those of you who send me well wishes, please continue to do so. I’m kind of a private person, revealing this is a big step for me. So there it is … as always Thank you to those who have been there continue to be there.❤

A post shared by The Official Lady Of Rage (@theladyofrage_) on Aug 4, 2018 at 10:56am PDT

Rage then explained how she wound up with multiple stitches in her face. It started when she was in New Orleans for the Essence Festival last month.

“July 6th I was scheduled to perform at the Essence Fest was very excited because this would have been my first time,” she wrote. “As I walked in to the hotel I was cool. By the time I got to the counter I knew something was wrong! I asked for some water, and the next thing I know, I’m hearing someone say, ‘don’t move, and don’t touch your eye’!

“I had blacked out and fell face first into a cast iron frame at the front desk! Blacking out is called syncope, and this was my 3rd most damaging time! So as a result of that, I received 9 stitches, a fractured eye orbit, fractured the side of my nose. Missed out on performing at Essence with @dougiefresh and Summertime in the LBC with @snoopdogg.” 

The Death Row Records affiliate was in the hospital for six days as doctors tried to figure out why she suffered another syncope episode.

“Nothing was found,” she said. “Previous, to current test showed nothing besides the fibrosis. One of the staff said ‘You’re a medical mystery’…well this mystery needs to be solved is what I’m thinking!! So as it stands, I’m trying to find the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment.

“For those of you who pray for me, please continue to do so. For those of you who send me well wishes, please continue to do so. I’m kind of a private person, revealing this is a big step for me. So there it is … as always Thank you to those who have been there continue to be there.”

Rage was previously admitted to the hospital in January, and was “overwhelmed” by the support and love she received from her fans and peers.  

I just want to Thank everyone who has been showing me an overwhelming amount of love, support, prayers, visits, phone calls, well wishes. It means so much…I never knew so many people cared. I’m really grateful to all of you who have taken the time to send a lil love my way.

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Rick Ross, E-40, Daz Dillinger & More React To Dallas Rapper C Struggs’ Death

Dallas, TX – Dallas rapper C Struggs passed away on Friday (August 3), according to Urban Islandz.

Struggs was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in his head and neck and given eight weeks to live. Before his death, he was trying to carry on with his career. A source close to him reportedly said, “He was putting up a good fight because he was recording music and even doing videos and all that shit, but his health got really bad over the last couple of days.”

Rick Ross, who teamed up with Struggs on the track “Do It” in 2016, found out about his passing upon landing in San Francisco for his Port Of Miami 2 release party on Friday night.

“I just got news that we lost a good nigga, man,” he said. “Good nigga. Dallas nigga. My homie, C Struggs. Shout out to everyone that’s repping C Struggs, his little ones. Homie was a good dude. We remember you homie and we always gon’ remember you, homie. Bless up.

“His death is a big blow to the community because he was someone who was loved by everyone he ain’t got no beef, everyone love Struggs.”

In the wake of his passing, E-40, Daz Dillinger and more paid their respects on social media.

Check out their reactions below.

#ripCStruggs one of the Dopest rappers to ever touch the mic. ?my heart goes out to his family we send our condolences ?? #dallastexas #fuckcancer

A post shared by E40 The Counselor (@e40) on Aug 3, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT

Crip ?LONG LIVE @cstruggs232 IT WAS A GANGSTAZ PLEASURE WORKING WITH U THE FAT CRIP ??BLESSINGS APONE BLESSINGS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ?????????????????

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Lil B Permanently Calls Off Curse On Houston Rocket James Harden

Houston, TX – Lil B has officially called off the curse on Houston Rocket James Harden — for good.

“I had a show in Houston and met with Geto Boys’ Bushwick Bill, his son, J Prince Jr. and the Rap-A-Lot team,” Lil B tells HipHopDX. “It was positive and beautiful, and we decided then that the curse is over.”

The reveal was first made in an Instagram video posted by Prince Jr.

“Huge announcement, man,” Lil B said. “Courtesy of the mob, mob ties, Rap-A-Lot. Hey, James Harden, shout out to Houston. The curse is officially done. Mob ties, they made it happen. Shout out to J. Prince Jr.”

Had to tell @lilbisgod to lift that curse off of @jharden13 ??? We need a ring this year❗️#MobTies

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Lil B initially cursed the NBA star for refusing to acknowledge him as the creator of the cook dance, which Harden routinely used in games back in 2015. He lifted it during an episode of ESPN’s First Take last June but evidently Prince Jr. and his Rap-A-Lot associates believed part of the curse was still lingering.

“It was definitely called off then to0, but it’s even more official now going to Texas and meeting J. Prince Jr., Houston getting a ring. James Harden won’t see a curse again. It’s for good.”

During an interview with HipHopDX in May, Lil B clarified that only his alter-ego, The BasedGod, can curse people.

“Right now, everybody’s good,” he says. “But Lil B can’t curse. The BasedGod curses. I just let folks know. Don’t put the blame on Lil B. No, no, no.” 

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G Perico Announces "GUESS WHAT?" EP

Los Angeles, CA – It’s been a minute since G Perico has released a project but that’s about to change. According to the South Central Los Angeles-bred artist, he’s dropping a new EP soon.

“I can’t really say much just yet,” he told HipHopDX. “The title is GUESS WHAT? It’s coming this month and it’s still an independent project.”

Perico teased the EP on social media earlier this week. In an Instagram post shared on Friday (August 3), he wrote, “GUESS WHAT??” in the caption.

GUESS WHAT?? ??

A post shared by Royal Blue El Cuco (@bgperico) on Aug 3, 2018 at 1:26pm PDT

The Jheri curl-sporting rapper released his latest project, 2 Tha Left, last December. He followed up with the Mozzy and Freddie Gibbs collaboration “Colors,” in April but then got to work behind-the scenes plotting his next move.

No further details on GUESS WHAT? are available as of now, but considering his track record, it will presumably add more swagged out, gangsta rap to his evolving catalog. 

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YG Gets Apology From EA Sports’ CEO For Colin Kaepernick Controversy

West Hollywood, CA – A line on YG’s “Big Bank” single featuring Big Sean, Nicki Minaj and 2 Chainz caused some controversy earlier this week.

The song is included on the Madden 19 soundtrack and finds Big Sean spitting, “Feed me to the wolves/Now I lead the pack and shit/You boys all cap, I’m more Colin Kaepernick.”

The problem? The line about Kaepernick was cut from the track used on the EA Sports video game soundtrack. Sean Don, YG and the former San Francisco 49er all took notice of the edit on social media. Now, YG has reportedly gotten an apology from EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson.

“The CEO just called me like three hours ago,” he told TMZ. “We had a conversation on the phone. They was apologizing. They said they was going to do more to call everybody and apologize and all that. That wasn’t purposely done is what they say. But I’m a fan of the NFL, NBA and all that, so we just gotta make it right.

“I’m not boycotting Madden on blood. I got it in my car right now. I’m about to go play that shit. They put bro’s name back in the song on the game, so it’s all good. Shout out to the homie Colin Kaepernick. That’s my boy. That’s my dawg, so we had to be let it known that this shit ain’t street.”

Big Sean called out EA Sports and the NFL via Twitter on Thursday (August 2), referring to the edit as “disappointing and appalling.”

Kaepernick thanked Big Sean for the support and YG was adamant he had no idea the edit was being made. EA Sports issued a public apology and promised to put the line back in by Monday (August 6).

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