Lil Wayne was hospitalized after suffering at least one seizure in Chicago Sunday, TMZ reports. The rapper was found unconscious in his hotel room before being rushed to Northwestern Memorial, where he reportedly suffered another seizure. According to TMZ's sources, Wayne's team attempted to have him discharged from the hospital Sunday afternoon so he could make it to a show in Vegas. Doctors are said to have advised against a discharge, as well as suggesting that Wayne avoid flights for the next few days. It is unclear if the rapper is still in the hospital at this time.
Wayne, real name Dwayne Carter, revealed he was epileptic in 2013. Last year, Carter had three seizures in less than a month, forcing his jet to make an emergency landing to get the rapper to a hospital. "The bad news is I'm an epileptic. I'm prone to seizures," he told Power 108. "This isn’t my first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh seizure. I’ve had a bunch of seizures, y'all just never hear about them."
Carter was scheduled to perform with Rae Sremmurd at Drais Beachclub Sunday Night. It is not yet known if Wayne has canceled the appearance.
Updates to come as information arrives.
UPDATE: Lil Wayne has canceled his appearance at Drai's Nightclub, according to a statement published by the venue. You can read it in full below.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Lil Wayne will be canceling his previously scheduled performance tonight at Drai's Nightclub located at the Cromwell Hotel. In lieu of his absence T.I. will be performing in his place alongside DJ Franzen for another installment of Sundrais. Lil Wayne and the entire Young Money / Maverick team are valued partners and members of the Drai's LIVE family. Our priority is the health and well-being of our artists. Everyone at Drai's wishes Lil Wayne a speedy recovery during this time. Doors for TIP tonight will open at 10:30 PM.