Vybz Kartel Delivers Health Update After 13-Year Prison Stay
Vybz Kartel was released from prison over the summer following a 13-year stay. The dancehall icon has quickly gotten back to spending time with loved ones, dropping music, and even scheduling performances. Of course, fans are glad to see him making the most of his newfound freedom, though they have had some concerns.
Kartel suffers from Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, as well as a heart condition. While he was behind bars, his lawyer Isat Buchanan told Fox 5 News that he was in bad shape and required medical attention immediately. At the time, he described the artist as “fighting for his life.” Now that he’s out, his supporters have been encouraging him to make his health his top priority.
Vybz Kartel Reveals He’s Working With Top Doctors To Overcome Health Issues
Luckily, it appears as though he’s doing just that. During a recent appearance on All Things Keyshia Ka’oir, he gave his fans an update on what steps he’s taking to improve his physical health. According to him, he’s working with some of the top doctors in Cuba, Jamaica, and St. Vincent. He added that he’s doing better than he was in prison, and is currently trying to get a Visa so he can receive treatment in the U.S.
While fans are certainly happy to hear that Vybz Kartel is getting help from some of the best doctors available, this isn’t the first they’ve heard about his health journey in recent months. In August, he shared that his top priority was getting healthy. “Just finished my morning workout […] I can’t overdo it yet […] You know what I say, fitness and family? That’s the greatest,” he said. What do you think of Vybz Kartel revealing that he’s been seeing some of the top doctors to get his health under control? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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