Rapper Rick Ross Treated for Medical Issue After Collapsing on Delta Flight
- Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:22pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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MIAMI (The Blaze/AP) — Rapper Rick Ross suffered a medical emergency Friday during an airline flight that forced the plane to return abruptly to a Florida airport, authorities said.
Authorities said Ross suffered the unspecified problem aboard a Delta Air Lines flight about 1 p.m. Friday. The flight carrying 121 passengers had departed at 12:21 p.m. for Memphis, Tenn., where Ross was scheduled to perform later Friday at the University of Memphis basketball team’s midnight opening practice event.
Mike Jachles, spokesman for Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, said the flight landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and was met by paramedics. They performed what Jachles called “advanced life-support care,” which did not include CPR.
Ross, 34, was conscious and breathing but was nonetheless taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known, but a University of Memphis official said at midday that Ross insisted he was not canceling his appearance.
“He called a member of our staff and said not to believe what‘s out there and that he’s on his way to perform at Memphis Madness,” said Lamar Chance, a university athletics department spokesman.
Calls to Ross’ publicist were not immediately returned.
The flight took off again without Ross for Memphis about 30 minutes after landing, said Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott.
The Miami-based gangsta rapper gained fame with his husky voice and lyrics that spotlighted the grimier side of Miami life. He has become one of rap’s most popular figures over the past few years.
Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, has a new album titled “God Forgives, I Don’t,” due out in December.
The hefty rapper’s hits include “Aston Martin Music,“ ”B.M.F. (Blowing Money Fast)“ and ”Hustlin’.”
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Comments (38)
proudpatriot77
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 8:41amNever heard of him…not sure why this is a Blaze story. When you smoke weed that is mixed with cocaine, this kind of stuff can happen there Ricky.
Report Post »InversionTheory
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 12:13pmYeah… My first thought was to skim the story for his stage name, thinking it was someone famous, but no.
Report Post »OhSnappage
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 11:36pmWell, maybe he should have spent more money on more expensive crosses, this was just a warning from god, don’t be cheap now.
What’s with the non-language hand sign or is he having a stroke?
Report Post »naed5048
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 1:20amneed to send him to Cuba for treatment
Report Post »Prezzuhdint_Mohammad_Ovomit
Posted on October 15, 2011 at 1:41amSounds like an overdose of crack.
Report Post »MarkBL
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 10:02pmHmm, could is be because of the fact that he weighs like half a ton???
Report Post »Black Manta
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 10:26pmLol…and why do grown ass men still throw up gang signs?
Report Post »roadhog
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 9:30pmCocanine is a hell of a Drug.
Report Post »s.n.
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 8:25pmlose weight porky.
Report Post »nappy
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:55pmLooks like he’s missing a finger or two there as well.. ha..
Report Post »shpierce
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:54pmIt‘s good he’s okay!
Report Post »ShamanWorld
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:20pmThis guy Rick Ross is a PRISON GUARD turned Gangsta rapper. He raps about selling dope on his I-Phone(which doesn’t sound like a very good way to stay out of jail). For me, the negative rappers in the industry are glorified more than the positive even “political’ rap that is plentiful in cities across the USA. I can rap better than Rick Ross(no offense). But his songs IMO encourage activity that could lead to the prison guards always having jobs…?
drago
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:14pmMedical issue aka crack attack……Oh, and who?
eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:06pmWho?
Report Post »Dirty Harry
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:37pmTell me again why this is news?
Report Post »miller007
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:36pmlooks like Uncle Remus.
Report Post »TriforcePlayer
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:36pmGlad he’s alright.
Report Post »felix
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:27pmand who cares ? – this is news ?
Report Post »PoliticalJunkieToo
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:17pmOne less Obama supporter
Report Post »leo346
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:14pmOccupy Rick Ross and share his wealth . The People protesting in NY need it .
Report Post »chips1
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:10pmIt must have been more serious than reported. They had to cut his middle finger off. Now he can’t communicate with his peeps.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 7:00pmChips
Now that is funny….. ha ha lol
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:10pmughh
Report Post »diablosho
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:05pmCocaine overdose…Very few people in this country are worse people than that “man”. I‘ve been wishing he’d bite the big one for years…
Report Post »wedgeii
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:03pmwho?
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:45pmWhy do i laugh at this everytime? LOL
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:58pmI bet he OG’ed.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:08pmI dont even TMZ did this story …………… this must the entertainment section I always threw away !
Report Post »Now wheres the darn sports page already…………………..
TurdFerguson1
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:53pmYawn, who cares.
Report Post »GumRock
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:49pmI do not know this Man ..
Report Post »i wish him well.. hes in my Prayers
scoter
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:47pmWho ???
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 6:46pmStop it………LOL
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:28pm”B.M.F. (Blowing Money Fast)“
Report Post »Obama theme?
Jinglebob
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:41pmWho?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on October 14, 2011 at 5:42pm“(Blowing Money Fast)“ and ”Hustlin’”
Obama — YES!
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