Rapper 2 Chainz told fans on Monday that he is doing well after being released from a hospital after sustaining injuries from a car accident early Saturday morning in Miami.
'I appreciate every person who checked me, sometimes someone in my position doesn't feel like the love is real or maybe it's something spiritual, but I really felt the love and don't worry about me, I'm fine . , shake back king,” the Grammy-winning rap artist, 46, said in an Instagram post.
The College Park, Georgia resident shared a photo Monday of a wrecked vehicle that he said was the one that “hit us from behind” in the crash, adding, “It could have been worse, but it wasn't .'
Sources said TMZ On Monday, 2 Chainz had been examined by doctors and released from the hospital hours after the incident, and although he was “just a little beaten up,” he suffered no significant injuries.
On Saturday, the Mercy rapper was driving on Interstate 95 when his vehicle was struck from behind, sending him to a nearby hospital with “neck injuries and possible other injuries,” according to reports TMZ.
Rapper 2 Chainz, 46, told fans on Monday that he is doing well after being released from the hospital after sustaining injuries from a car accident early Saturday morning in Miami. Pictured in LA earlier this month
The College Park, Georgia resident shared a photo of a wrecked vehicle on Monday that he said was the vehicle that “hit us from behind” in the crash, adding, “It could have been worse, but it was not'
The musical artist, whose full name is Tauheed K. Epps, was cleared of any wrongdoing in the crash, the outlet reported, noting that a Florida Highway Patrol said the three vehicles involved in the crash were a Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota were.
A source told police that another driver was under the influence during the incident.
The outlet reported that the accident occurred after 2 Chainz left a strip club called Booby Trap following his performance at Art Basel.
The incident happened around 4:25 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Northwest 22nd Avenue and westbound State Road 112, Florida Highway Patrol communications officer Molly Best told police. Miami Herald.
In Monday's Instagram post, the rapper received a number of well wishes from his fans and friends, including Super Bowl halftime artist Usher, who said, “Glad to see you're doing well, mannn.”
Actor Marlon Wayans said: 'Heal on bro. Glad you're doing well. I tried to call you, but then I realized, “I don't have that **** number.”
Rapper Busta Rhymes said: “Extremely grateful for your safety, King,” while DJ Paul KOM of Three 6 Mafia said: “This surprised me because I was celebrating with you right before it happened. (Love) You brother!'
Photographer Jonathan Mannion said: 'Glad you're doing better my brother! You were prayed for when I heard the news. I hope the other person was doing well too. Blessings!'
2 Chainz was rushed to the hospital after being injured in a car accident in Miami early Saturday morning. Pictured in LA last month
The 'I'm Different' hitmaker took to his Instagram Stories to share a video of himself being placed on a stretcher in an ambulance.
The I'm Different hitmaker previously shared a video of himself being placed on a stretcher in an ambulance on his Instagram Stories. The clip also captures a vehicle with extensive damage in the background.
In the Instagram clip, the rapper's legs were visible as two paramedics loaded him into the back of the emergency vehicle.
Just a few meters away, a wrecked vehicle could be seen, its front completely destroyed and parts of it strewn across the highway. Other emergency vehicles, including a police car, were also visible.
According to his Instagram, the star appeared at an event hours before the accident where he thanked the public for their support while promoting a new project.
He also stopped at a fish shop where he bought stone crab, as evidenced by his posted videos.
After the first news of the accident, fans of the rapper sent messages of support via social media.
A wrote'Crazy world hope for quick recovery 2Chainz', as another shared, 'I hope things are going well for 2Chainz. I have a soft spot in my heart for people who are victims of drunk drivers.”
Another follower Posted'prayers for 2Chainz, he has more to offer the world.'
The 46-year-old rapper was driving on the I95 freeway when his vehicle was struck from behind, leaving him with “neck injuries and possible other injuries,” according to TMZ.
A source told police that another driver was under the influence in the crash
The news source reported that the accident occurred after 2 Chainz left a strip club called Booby Trap following his performance at Art Basel
In June, 2 Chainz revealed on Instagram that his French bulldog TrappyGoHard had passed away.
“I can't believe I'm even telling this man, I'm crushed like a mf man, this is my heart right here. I've had @trappygoyard for 9 years, we've traveled and kicked all over the world and he's no longer here mannn,” 2 Chainz said in the caption.
He ended the post by saying, “I loved my dog more than some people I know,” with the hashtag #restinpeace.
The rap star purchased the dog from a breeder in 2015, and the dog has been regularly featured on his social media feed, as well as on his show Most Expensive S***.