GS. For the first time, Lil Wayne took to Facebook to speak openly about his long struggle with epilepsy — a condition he has quietly battled for years. In an emotional post that moved many fans to tears, he wrote, “I’ve come close to losing my life more than once, but God blessed me with another chance to live and keep making music.”

In a rare and deeply personal moment, legendary rapper Lil Wayne took to Facebook to reveal that he has been suffering from epilepsy for nearly a decade — a truth he had kept private until now.

The post, just a few heartfelt sentences, carried immense weight:

“I used to think it was just exhaustion. But it wasn’t — I’ve collapsed, had seizures, and woken up in hospitals. Epilepsy almost took my life… more than once.”

Within hours, his words went viral, spreading across social media as fans from around the world flooded the comments with messages of love, strength, and admiration for his honesty.

For years, fans have recalled times when Lil Wayne was rushed to the hospital mid-tour, with reports citing “exhaustion” or “dehydration.” Now, the truth has come to light — those were severe epileptic seizures that nearly cost him his life.

A close friend of the rapper shared more insight: “He’s had life-threatening episodes, but he never wanted people to see him as weak. For Wayne, the stage is where he spreads energy, not pain.”

Lil Wayne’s revelation has sparked widespread discussion about mental and physical health awareness among artists in the music industry. Many are calling his openness a turning point — one that might inspire others facing chronic illnesses to speak up and seek support.

Despite the challenges, Wayne made it clear that he’s not slowing down:

“I’m not afraid of my illness. I’m only afraid of losing the chance to thank the people who’ve loved me through it all.” 💙

Through honesty and resilience, Lil Wayne once again proves that being a legend isn’t just about hits — it’s about heart.