Rapper Skinnyfromthe9 recently alarmed his fans by sharing unsettling images from a hospital bed, accompanied by a plea for prayers after he revealed he “almost lost my life.” The personal appeal has left many followers deeply concerned.

Known offstage as David Alex Villegas, the rapper uploaded photos that showed severe facial injuries. While the exact cause of this latest hospitalization remains undisclosed, it adds to a troubling pattern of health and safety issues the artist has encountered in the past few years.

Skinnyfromthe9 Shares Distressing Hospital Snaps

In a direct message to fans, Skinnyfromthe9 posted a selfie on social media, displaying significant injuries. The image featured a split lip, broken front teeth, and eyes swollen shut, all marked by heavy bruising. Another photo showed him with an intravenous line in his arm, confirming his presence in a hospital environment.

His message, captioned with an urgent request, read, “Pray For me i almost lost my life,” which quickly raised alarms among his fanbase. As of now, details surrounding the incident and his current health condition have not been officially revealed.

This isn’t the first major health issue for Skinnyfromthe9. In October 2022, he disclosed being diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition causing temporary facial paralysis, adding to his history of health challenges.

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A History of Serious Health Challenges

This recent hospitalization is not the first major health scare for Skinnyfromthe9. Back in October 2022, the rapper publicly announced he had been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a neurological condition that results in temporary facial paralysis.

He shared a video explaining that his entire left side was paralyzed, detailing symptoms that included the inability to blink, move his eyebrows, or form a full smile. He also experienced slurred speech and heightened sensitivity to sound, for which he was seeing a neurologist. This condition, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. each year, emerged without any prior warning.

Previous Incidents of Violence and Injury

The rapper’s current situation follows a troubling pattern of violent encounters. In July 2020, Skinnyfromthe9 was shot, resulting in a gunshot wound to his hip and a fractured femur that required surgery.

His management team confirmed the shootout at the time, and the artist posted a video from the scene. Furthermore, in January of that same year, a video surfaced showing him being attacked by a group of individuals who allegedly attempted to rob him of his chain, an incident he described as a setup by someone he trusted.

Career Origins and Personal Background

Skinnyfromthe9, born David Alex Villegas, is a 29-year-old artist from Somerville, New Jersey. He derived his stage name from his nickname “Skinny” and his area code, 908, which is known as “the 9.”

He first gained traction by sharing his music on SoundCloud in 2016 and is best known for his breakout 2017 track, “Love Blast.” His upbringing was marked by turbulence; he spent his childhood moving between homeless shelters and hotels after his father was imprisoned and his mother and stepfather were involved in fraudulent activities.