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Lil Uzi Vert Reportedly Hospitalized in NYC After Health Scare

Lil Uzi Vert was reportedly taken to the hospital in New York City on Monday (April 21) after suddenly falling ill at a hotel in Manhattan. According to TMZ, paramedics…

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Lil Uzi Vert attends Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club 18th Anniversary at 40 / 40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Lil Uzi Vert was reportedly taken to the hospital in New York City on Monday (April 21) after suddenly falling ill at a hotel in Manhattan.

According to TMZ, paramedics responded to a call for Uzi (who identifies as nonbinary) in the afternoon and took them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

TMZ also shared a video from a witness at the scene, showing someone who appears to be Uzi being wheeled into an ambulance around 2:30 p.m. ET. Uzi’s girlfriend, City Girls rapper JT, was with them, along with security, who used large black umbrellas to help keep Uzi’s identity private.

At this time, there’s no word on Lil Uzi Vert’s condition. We’ll keep you updated as this story continues to develop.

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