Lil Uzi Vert’s fans were left concerned on Monday after the ‘Just Wanna Rock’ rapper was reportedly rushed to a New York City hospital. The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, was seen being wheeled out of a Lower Manhattan hotel by paramedics, sparking major concern.
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Lil Uzi Vert Reportedly Hospitalized In NYC
As reported by TMZ, first responders arrived at the scene after a 911 call was made reporting a “sick person.” While it’s unclear who placed the call, eyewitnesses said Uzi was conscious as he was loaded into an ambulance around 2:30 p.m. local time. His girlfriend, former City Girls rapper JT, was reportedly by his side, offering support.
The video reportedly shows Lil Uzi Vert being escorted out of the hotel on a gurney, surrounded by security guards holding black umbrellas to shield his privacy. As of Tuesday, the rapper was still receiving treatment at the hospital. However, the cause of his illness remains a mystery, and it’s still unclear what symptoms he’s experiencing.
While the details surrounding Uzi’s hospitalization are sparse, fans are hoping for the best. A week ago, he shared an Instagram post from the studio, teasing new music. Meanwhile, JT has not yet publicly commented on the situation.
Fans Flood The Comments With Love And Support
As news of Lil Uzi Vert’s sudden hospitalization spread, fans quickly flooded The Shade Room comment section, sending nothing but love and well wishes to the rapper during this time.
One Instagram user @nene_thecreativecapricorn wrote, “Sincere prayers and well wishes for Uzi 🙏🏽”
Another Instagram user @goldieloct_ said, “Pull through man…🙏🏽 God touch him with your healing hands.”
Instagram user @2x_dequan added, “protect uzi at all cost 🙏🏽”
Likewise, Instagram user @25st.jai commented, “protect this man at all cost !”
And Instagram user @jefferybowierjr wrote, “Praying Uzi gets back vertical 🙏🏿”
Finally, Instagram user @cosmos__2k14 said, “❤️🩹🙏🏽 hope for a speedy recovery”
Lil Uzi Vert’s Health Journey
Uzi has been open about his health struggles in the past, using his platform to raise awareness and share his journey with fans. In a 2021 interview with Men’s Health, Lil Uzi Vert commented on the correlation between physical and mental health.
“Working out definitely helps me with my performance and I think that people that’s probably, you know, stressed a lot and going through stuff, they should work out,” the rap star said. “I’m one of those people that be in my head, and it makes me go crazy … See how heavy I’m breathing, I’m getting all of my anxiety out and stuff.”
Lil Uzi Vert has also been vocal about his journey with sobriety in a March 2023 interview with TMZ, saying, “It was challenging at first. But then, after probably a month, I got used to it.” He also added, “I thought that my creative process wasn’t going to be the same because I wasn’t on drugs no more.”
We’ll keep you updated as more details about Uzi’s condition emerge.
