Dr Dre has spoken from his hospital bed after being treated at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm on Monday.
TMZ reported that the 55-year-old music mogul was rushed to hospital by ambulance and was taken direct to intensive care, where he is being treated.
Dre has now addressed his fans directly with an update posted on Instagram.
He paid thanks to the medical team at the hospital and to all those that had sent him goodwill messages since it was revealed that he was in hospital.
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The rapper, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, was reportedly “stable and lucid” and he told his fans: “Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes.
“I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team.”
He continued: “I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!”
A brain aneurysm is a “bulge” in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the vessel, with the build-up of pressure in the blood vessel can cause it to “bulge outwards like a balloon”.
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Among those that shared well wishes, was Dre’s fellow NWA bandmate Ice Cube, who took to social media and shared a snap of them together, with the caption: “Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr. Dre.”
Missy Elliott added: “Prayers up for Dr Dre and his family for healing & strength over his mind & body.”
Fans of Dr Dre rushed to share their thoughts, with one writing: “come back stronger king!”
Another wrote: “Legend !!!!! Thank you for this !! This is beautiful!”
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