Home Entertainment In his new memoir, Rick Ross discloses that he had a seizure that resulted in his passing out in bed with a woman.

In his new memoir, Rick Ross discloses that he had a seizure that resulted in his passing out in bed with a woman.

Entertainment — 09/10/2024

Rick Ross, known for his commanding presence in the music industry, opens up about his tumultuous journey from correctional officer to rap superstar in his newly released memoir, Hurricanes. At 43, Ross reflects on his rise to fame and the challenges that nearly derailed his life.Getting real: Rick Ross, 43, opens up in his new memoir Hurricanes about a seizure he suffered last year that caused him to defecate while in bed with a woman, according to an excerpt from People. He spent four days in the hospital afterward; pictured August 26

One of the most harrowing chapters in the book details a severe health crisis triggered by his abuse of codeine, a powerful opioid. Ross recounts a particularly frightening seizure in March 2018, brought on by a combination of codeine, alcohol, and over-the-counter cold medications. The episode, which led to him defecating in bed and required hospitalization, marks a low point in his life.Health scare: After turning away paramedics, Rick had to go to the hospital when he began coughing up blood in the shower. 'Something had gotten into my lungs while I was having the seizure and caused an infection. I was sedated and hooked up to a breathing machine'

In the memoir, co-written with Neil Martinez-Belkin, Ross does not shy away from the gritty details. He describes the seizure as life-threatening, with his breathing becoming erratic. The rapper’s girlfriend at the time found him in a dire state, and while he initially refused medical help, his condition quickly deteriorated.Locked up: Because I¿d just gotten back from performing in Nairobi, Kenya... They were worried I may have brought back some sort of virus from Af­rica and wanted to put me under quarantine'

Ross vividly describes how he began coughing up blood while in the shower, a new and alarming symptom. Eventually, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia—a serious infection caused by inhaling substances into the lungs during the seizure. The rapper was sedated and placed on a breathing machine to aid his recovery.At risk: Codeine abuse can cause seizures in those already susceptible to them, according to The LA Times; shown August 8

Despite these dark moments, Ross’s memoir also highlights his resilience and eventual recovery. His candid recounting of these struggles provides a raw and unfiltered look into the life of one of hip-hop’s most influential figures.

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