Waka Flocka Says He’s Dedicating His Life To Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness
MIAMI BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 06: Rapper Waka Flocka attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on October 6, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida.
On Memorial Day (May 25), Waka Flocka took to twitter to make a big announcement.
“I’m officially dedicating my life to suicide prevention and mental illness!!!” Waka Flocka tweeted. “Y’all not alone. Waka Flocka Flame is with y’all now!!!!”
I’m officially dedicating my life to suicide prevention and mental illness!!! Y’all not alone Waka Flocka Flame is with y’all now!!!!
— Waka Flocka Flame 🔥 (@WakaFlocka) May 26, 2020
The rapper and reality TV star’s younger brother, KayO, committed suicide at his home back in 2013. Waka and his mother Debra Antney have previously spoken out about their brother and son’s death and their experience dealing with it on reality TV shows such as Love and Hip Hop.
Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter @GlennishaMorgan.
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