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Rapper Skinnyfromthe9 says he ‘almost lost my life’ in new photo

Skinnyfromthe9 shares photo after incident, says he ‘almost lost my life’


Pop Culture & Art October 16, 2025 Less than a minute read
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Rapper Skinnyfromthe9, whose real name is David Alex Villegas, recently shared an image indicating he has experienced a significant health or safety incident.

The 29-year-old artist, hailing from Somerville, New Jersey, posted a photo showing visible facial injuries, including bruising around his eye and mouth, while appearing to be in a medical setting.

Accompanying the image was a message asking for prayers, stating that he "almost lost my life".

Known professionally as Skinnyfromthe9, the rapper gained attention with his 2017 track Love Blast, which has accumulated over 3.5 million streams.

His background includes time spent in homeless shelters during his youth and several minor legal issues, such as shoplifting and reckless driving, dating back to 2014.

These experiences have shaped his music career, which has seen both challenges and growth.This recent update follows a 2022 announcement where Skinnyfromthe9 revealed a diagnosis of Bell’s palsy, a condition causing temporary facial paralysis, which he addressed publicly.

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