Rapper and producer Dr Dre is being treated in the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.
An aneurysm is a bulge in a weakened blood vessel where the blood pressure causes a small area to bulge outwards.
The 55-year-old music legend was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, January 5, 2020.
In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “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. I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!”
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Friends and fellow stars have sent their well wishes after the reports of his ill health emerged.
Ice Cube tweeted: “Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr. Dre.”
Snoop Dogg, who was discovered by Dr Dre in the early 1990s, wrote on Instagram: “GET WELL DR DRE WE NEED U CUZ.”
Missy Elliott wrote: “Prayers up for Dr. Dre and his family for healing & Strength over his mind & body.”
Singer Ciara tweeted: “Praying for you Dr. Dre. Praying for a full recovery.”
Most brain aneurysms only cause noticeable symptoms if they burst, leading to bleeding on the brain, which can cause a very serious condition and can be fatal.
