Former Death Row Records Hip-Hop Legend Hospitalized

Rapper Kurupt is asking for prayers. TMZ reports the Death Row Records staple has been hospitalized for some time. 

He is now recuperating however, he remains hospitalized. Daz Dillinger made a shoutout to Kurupt and asked fans to wish him a speedy recovery. He wrote, “GOD SAID WE SHALL LIVE & NOT DIE … I need everybody to hit Kurupt and let them know that we love HIM from his little brother Daz.”

In an earlier Instagram post from Kurupt’s page, he informed followers regarding his hopes for the new year. He captioned a picture of Kendrick Lamar: “This how we bring n tha New Year wit #KENDRICK and Family.”

Kurupt has dealt with tragedy previously. He was in a long-term relationship with Natina Reed, rapper and member of the R&B/pop trio Blaque. The two share a son, Tren, and were engaged to be married. In 2012, Reed died after being struck by a car in Atlanta. 

Reed was just days shy of her 33rd birthday. She and her group members were founded by TLC rapper, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Gwinnett County police reported at the time that the driver who hit Reed didn’t appear at fault and was not expected to face any charges. Reed was said to be standing in a roadway at the time of the accident.

Contrary to early reports that Reed’s death was the result of a hit-and-run, police confirmed to TMZ the driver of the vehicle stopped and called 911 at 10:30 PM, while a passenger in the car performed CPR on Reed.  She was pronounced dead at 10:59 PM upon arrival at a local hospital. 

At the time of Reed’s death, Kurupt shared with MTV News his appreciation for the outpour of love. “Myself and Tren, Natina’s son, would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this tragic time,” he said. “This is a tremendous loss to our family. Natina was a great person and I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her and know her as I did.”