Chika Admits To "Mental Health Struggles," Thanks Friends For Reaching Out

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Chika is taking some time away from social media after she caused concerned following a series of tweets.

Friends and fans of Chika were concerned for the rapper after she shared a series of tweets yesterday (July 14). Chika took to her Twitter and wrote that she'd "rather be anywhere else," adding that she was "trying my best to remember the good things about life. I’m trying to reach out to friends. I’m trying to put the pain into music instead of internalizing it. But I can’t right now." People reached out both privately and on social media, and Chika shared that she was doing well while thanking those that made sure she was staying on course.

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"I’m currently okay. With a friend and actively getting in communication with a professional for help. I’m sorry for worrying anyone. I’m figuring things out," Chika wrote. "Thank you for the outpouring of love, support and prayers. i’m no stranger to mental health struggles and i’m not ashamed to be open about that. with that said, my wonderful best friend/manager is kidnapping me and we’re going to Mexico. vision’s with her auntie Kehlani."

Then, she suggested that she was taking a brief break from social media. We wish her all the best. Check out her tweets below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.