Slim Thug Tests Positive For Coronavirus

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20222.8K Views

Rapper Slim Thug attends 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3, 2010 in New York, New York.

Slim Thug confirms that he has tested positive for Coronavirus.

No one is safe from Coronavirus and it appears that no matter what you do to prevent it, there's a good chance you will contract the virus. Earlier today, Slim Thug announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Instagram, despite practicing social distancing. "I got tested for Coronavirus yesterday and it came back positive. As careful as I've been, self-quarantine and staying home, I might've went to get something to eat or something or did some stuff like that," he explained. "Simple stuff like that. Nothing crazy. Stayed in my truck. Had masks, gloves, everything on and my test came back positive."

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Though he admitted that he's feeling fine, despite having a fever the other day, he made it clear that his situation should be a wake-up call to everyone who isn't taking Coronavirus seriously. He urged his followers to listen to health officials and take care of themselves to slow down the spread of the virus. He also said that if anyone is feeling symptoms, it's incredibly important to try and get tested as soon as possible.

There have been a few celebrities who've tested positive for Coronavirus but Thugga appears to be the first prominent rapper to contract the virus.

Please continue to practice social distancing and wash your hands. Watch Slim Thug's public service announcement below.

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.

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