Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesDuring a live-streamed interview with Geto Boys cohort Willie D., rapper Scarface revealed that he’s tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Houston rap legend described receiving his test results on Wednesday after being in and out of the hospital for weeks with numerous symptoms: vomiting, fever, pneumonia, and kidney failure. He explained that he was actively practicing social distancing, yet he still contracted the virus.
“Don’t play no games with it,” he said. “I haven’t been nowhere. I’ve been in my house. I ain’t been on no planes, I ain’t been in no restaurants. People out there thinking this is a game? You don’t want to play with this.”
Scarface said he went from having pneumonia in both his lungs to his kidneys failing three or four days later, noting, “I’ve been to the point where I felt I was gonna die.”
After his condition improved, Scarface was allowed to finish his recovery at home.
To end the conversation, Scarface said, “This is something I want to leave everybody with: My life is real reserved. I don’t go nowhere. I ain’t been to the Grand Canyon, I don’t go jump out of helicopters. But I’m finna go live now. I’m just glad to be alive, man. I can’t wait to go out and suck up some of this sunshine.”
Considered one of the best lyricists in hip hop, Scarface has also released 11 solo albums in addition to his work with the Geto Boys.
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