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

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".

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.