Gloss Up‘s foot was saved during surgery amid reports that it had been amputated following a near-fatal car accident. On Sunday, July 12, the recording artist claimed amputation on her Instagram Stories while noting that she almost died. However, Gloss Up’s team later noted that doctors managed to save the rapper’s foot. Along with a new statement, the team also shared graphic photos of the injury.
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Graphic Photos Show Gloss Up’s Foot Nearly Severed
Gloss Up’s team revealed in her Instagram Stories on Sunday evening that her foot had been saved during surgery. Graphic pictures of her foot were also shared on the post. The rapper, whose real name is Jerrica LaShay Russell, thought her foot had been amputated following the accident.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has prayed for Gloss, reached out, and kept her in your thoughts,” read the post. “Your love and support have meant more than words can express during this incredibly difficult time.”
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The statement went on to note that Russell made it through surgery, she was recovering, and that the surgeons were “able to save her foot.”
“I’m sharing a photo of her foot after surgery so you can better understand the severity of her injury and why we were told that amputation was a very real possibility,” the statement continued. “It isn’t an easy image to look at, but it shows just how much she has already endured and how grateful we are that her foot could be saved.”
The post also thanked fans for their prayers while adding, “THE NEXT IMAGE IS GRAPHIC. management.”
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Fans React To The Graphic Photographs
After the news was shared on Instagram, fans wished Gloss Up a speedy recovery while also offering prayers. Folks also spoke on the graphic photo of the rapper’s foot. Several people noted that they thought it looked like her foot was amputated, and they didn’t blame Gloss for thinking so as well.
User @watchj wrote, “I told myself not to swipe and I still did it. This one is on me.”
@iamluhhshayy added, “I Woulda Said My Foot Gone Too Cause Babyy It Might As Well Be!! Glad They Saved It Tho!”
User@ replied, “That pain had to be different, I would of passed out every time I woke back up 😂 I’m happy they were able to save her foot, I hope she has a speedy recovery 🙏🏾.”
@sincerely__sophia wrote, “The warning didn’t warn me enough. My goodness! 👀.”
Gloss Up Originally Thought Her Foot Had Been Amputated
As mentioned, Gloss Up took to her Instagram Stories following her accident and shared a post from her hospital room. The ‘Ride Home’ artist noted that she’d been in a near-fatal car accident and that her foot was amputated.
“I Almost Lost My Life,” she wrote. “Sadddddddd.” I Have Never In My Life Been In A Car Accident Until Now,” she added. “My Whole Foot Amputated! I’m SAD ASFFFF! It’s My Birthdayyyyy..”
Just before surgery, she wrote, “I’m going into surgery to save my foot! Thank Yall For Calls & Texts Messages.”
