With a history of seizures in recent years, the multi-platinum artist took to
Twitter to reassure fans, saying he was okay, and thanking them for their prayers and love.

By Associated Press, Published: MARCH
16, 10:59 AM ET

Lil Wayne has been hospitalized, but
according to his camp and his official
Twitter account — he’s OK.
The multiplatinum rapper was
hospitalized in Los Angeles on Friday and reps confirmed he was “recovering.” He apparently tweeted to his fans from his official account on Friday night: “I’m good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love.”

A person close to the superstar’s camp
who asked for anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter confirmed to The Associated Press that Lil Wayne had a seizure. He has at history of seizures in recent years that have led to previous hospital visits. While there were some reports that Lil Wayne was fighting for his life, members of his Young Money camp denied it on
Twitter.

Before the tweet from Lil Wayne’s account, rapper Mack Maine tweeted: “Wayne is alive and well! We watching the Syracuse game...thanks for the prayers and concern. he will update you all soon.”

Rapper Birdman, Lil Wayne’s mentor, also downplayed reports that Lil Wayne was in grave condition, tweeting: My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta...be home soon.”

The 30-year-old New Orleans native,
whose given name is Dwayne Michael
Carter Jr., is one of the biggest stars of not only his genre but in all music. He’s due to release his 10th album, “I Am Not a Human Being,” on March 26.