Da LES suffered a stroke on Friday, 26 July and was admitted to the hospital ahead of his 39th birthday party.
DA LES HOSPITALISED
Zimoja reports that the rapper, Da LES has been moved from a private hospital to a public hospital.
A close friend tells the publication that the rapper is not okay, he is conscious but cannot speak or move.
“He can see and hear everyone, but he cannot speak or move. He was put in intensive care at a private hospital in Sandton and was moved to the public hospital a day ago”, says the friend.
The friend adds that the musician is not okay, but his eyes are showing a fighting spirit. This comes after the rapper’s friends reportedly made a request for donations to help his family with his medical bills.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela said on Thursday, 31 July that his family did not ask for donations.
“Da Les’ family did not ask for donations. Some clarity on the trending topic of Mampe family asking for donations to cover the rapper’s medical bills has revealed that; it was Da Les’ friends who started the call as a gesture of support,” says Mphela.
UPDATE:
Da Les’ family DID NOT ask for donations
Some clarity on the trending topic of Mampe family asking for donations to cover the rapper’s medical bills has revealed that; it was Da Les’ friends who started the call as a gesture of support. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/1FGfPLr7yO
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 31, 2024
RAPPER HAD A STROKE
Sowetan reports that Leslie Mampe aka Da LES’ family confirmed the rapper suffered a stroke and is currently in hospital.
“The family of renowned South African musician Da Les is deeply saddened to inform the public that he suffered a stroke at home on Friday, 26 July 2024, and has been hospitalised.”
“Whilst he is in a stable condition, this remains a challenging time for his loved ones, and his family call on the public to keep him in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult period.
“Updates on Da Les’ condition will be provided as they become available. Thank you for your continued support,” read the statement.
Apparently, close friends and business associates of Da Les took it upon themselves to gather donations for the family and reached out to Da Les’ mom for her bank details and informed her that they’d like to send the family money in support of DA L.E.S.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 31, 2024
I am told the call was initially amongst friends, business partners and associates, then it spread broader.
Someone shared the message with the media, distorting the initial intention and catalyst for the donations drive.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 31, 2024
From me??? Aowa where Pink Cadillacs, Russell The Love Muscle, Boogey Harry, Aldo Mr Who’s-who, Grant Chikwane, Shibabadu Shibabu? https://t.co/xlnjhPSMa9
— Gɪᴠᴇɴ Aʀᴇɴᴀs 🇨🇩 (@itsBigSexy_) July 30, 2024
Hosting an annual All White Party every year while not saving anything incase of a Medical emergency is crazy… pic.twitter.com/p165r3xhZ9
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) July 30, 2024