Young M.A Reportedly Checks Into Rehab: "Boutta Lose This Addiction"

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The rapper also shared a prayer asking for comfort "in my suffering."

The Hip Hop community and beyond are sending well wishes to Young M.A after the rapper reportedly revealed she has decided to get professional help. Throughout Hip Hop history, fans have witnessed their favorite artists spiral down the depths of drug and alcohol abuse, including artists like Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, Lexii Alijai, DMX, Mac Miller, Chris Kelly, Shock G, and Pimp C. There has been a call for artists to seek treatment for any addictions they may have, and On Friday (June 25), Young M.A reportedly shared that she's done just that.

According to Power 105.1, the rapper uploaded a photo to her Instagram with a message that read, "MAB I’ll be back…boutta lose this addiction…omw to rehab."

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The post seems to have been deleted, but fans noted that earlier this week, Young M.A tweeted a prayer. "Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure," she wrote. "Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you."

Information regarding what addiction the rapper is battling hasn't been shared, but we wish Young M.A nothing but the best in her treatment and recovery. Check out her tweet and a few reactions to the news 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.