Concern has spread through hip hop as word continues to circulate that Kurupt is still receiving medical care following a serious health scare. The West Coast icon has reportedly been hospitalized for weeks, though people close to him say his condition is improving and that doctors are encouraged by his progress.
No official diagnosis has been shared publicly, keeping the focus on healing rather than speculation.
As one half of the Dogg Pound and a key figure in the early rise of Death Row Records, his influence helped define the lyrical standards of West Coast rap.
His longtime collaborator Daz Dillinger spoke directly to supporters online, calling for unity and prayer. “We shall live and not die,” Daz wrote, adding that he wanted Kurupt to feel how much love surrounds him.
Just before the health concerns became public, Kurupt posted a photo celebrating the new year alongside Kendrick Lama. Kendrick has often named Kurupt among the greatest lyricists ever.
Fans are praying for his swift recovery.