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Scarface’s Son Donated One of His Kidneys to Him

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Good news has come for Dirty South pioneer and Geto Boys front man Brad “Scarface” Jordan as he revealed via social media that his son has decided to donate his kidney to combat Scarface’s kidney failure which he faced since last year.

Face contracted COVID-19 last year, which he said initiated his kidney failure, which he claims he did not have before he tested positive for the virus. Last October, the former president of Def Jam South announced that he needed a new kidney.

On Wednesday, Scarface unveiled in an Instagram post that his son would be donating a kidney. The father and son can be seen holding hands while Face is giving the thumbs up.

J Prince posted the photo and wished his long time comrade well.

“Congrats to my brother @brothermob & his son @_iamchrisjordan for giving his father one of his kidneys,” the Rap-A-Lot founder wrote. “I celebrate with the both of you for being an example of unending love. Chris, a lot of people talk about how much they love your dad, but you have separated yourself from the talkers by your actions. We all salute the both of you and wish you both a speedy recovery.”

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Scarface is Looking for Kidney Donors Following Kidney Failure During COVID-19 Battle

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Scarface is Looking for Kidney Donors Following COVID-19 Aftermath

Scarface is in need of a kidney donor. “I need a kidney y’all any volunteers? B+ blood type,” he tweeted.

In April, the Geto Boys rapper revealed that he suffered from kidney failure while battling with COVID-19.

“I fought COVID double bilateral pneumonia—both lungs—and kidney failure in my house,” he said. “I went back to the hospital. I just got out of the hospital [on April 20] … I gotta change my entire diet, I gotta do dialysis four days a week, three hours a day. That’s taking all my blood out, cleaning it and putting it back in my body.”

Scarface sadly revealed that his kidneys never fully recovered months after the diagnosis.

“COVID attacked my lungs first, and then it attacked my kidneys and knocked them out,” he said. “I got full lung recovery, but my kidneys never came back … I’m still a little weak. I don’t have a lot of strength in my legs yet. I still haven’t got full taste back and sense of smell yet. But I am glad to be alive.”

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Blazing Arrow: Blackalicious MC Gift Of Gab Is Finally Getting A New Kidney

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Perseverance is a trait that every rapper needs in order to make in the entertainment industry. One performer who has held on strong while fighting health issues finally got the call he has been waiting for.

For the last seven years Gift Of Gab has been enduring an extremely taxing dialysis treatments due to his failing kidney. HipHopDX is reporting that the Blackalicious MC is getting the transplant that could change his life forever. The Sacramento, California rapper took to their group’s official Instagram to announce that he is getting his wish answered.

“I got a call last night saying your kidney is ready, be here by 10 a.m. tomorrow,” he revealed. “It’s about 9 right now. I’m on my way to the clinic to get my new kidney. I want to say thank you to everybody that has donated to the GoFundMe.”

In January the Bay Area lyricist launched a fund raising initiative with an original goal of $8,000 but has received over $20,000 dollars in donations. He expressed his gratitude to his supporters but also informed his followers that he will have keep the platform open to cover some of his fees post surgery. “We’re going to keep the GoFundMe going for another week ’cause I’m going to be out of work for probably three months and I gotta pay for lodging and all of that good stuff. I’m already grateful, but anything extra just makes it easier for me to heal. Thank you to everybody once again.”

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Hey friends, A joyous message from Gift of Gab! Peace and love

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Prior to going under the knife he shared another from the facility thanking everyone for their support. “Yo, I want to thank everybody for the GoFundMe support,” he says. “Send out prayers, send out positive energy for me. I’m about to go under and come back with a new kidney. Bow” he said.

Prayers up for Gab. You can put some respeck on his GoFundMe here.

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