Rapper OJ Blaq was once among the best rappers in the Hip-Hop scene before a kidney condition suddenly ended his career and eventually died at the age of 40.
When your kidneys are harmed and unable to filter blood as they should, you have kidney disease. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you are more likely to develop kidney disease. Dialysis or a kidney transplant are available as treatments for kidney failure.
OJ Blaq kidney disease
OJ recently discussed his close call with death on Live FM’s Lifestyle Café. The rapper told the host that he survived the illness because God wanted to give him another chance, sounding incredibly sober and grateful.
Oj Blaq claimed that his condition at the time was so bad that his urine began to bleed. He also disclosed that he eventually lost hope after being transported in an ambulance to about six different hospitals, but none of them were able to admit him because of a lack of beds.
The actor revealed that until he was able to urinate and perform other tasks on his own, he was put on dialysis three times per week. In all of this, he claimed, he grew closer to God because God desired to use him to preach the Gospel.
OJ Blaq Dead
OJ Blaq who’s real name is Andy Nii Akrashie died at the age 40. The news of OJ Blaq’s death was confirmed on Thursday, August 17, 2023.
The sad news was confirmed by individuals in the entertainment sector and the Empowerment Worship Center, where he served as a junior pastor.
Cause of OJ Blaq’s death
The rapper had been battling kidney disease for a number of years, though the exact cause of death has not yet been determined. OJ Blaq received this illness’s diagnosis back in 2021 and required dialysis therapy.
Even though he appeared to improve and began to be active once more, he lost a significant amount of weight, which worried many people.
OJ Blaq music career
OJ Blaq was renowned for his distinctive rapping style and for using his music to discuss significant issues.
He started making music in the early 2000s, and in 2006, he released his debut album, “The Blaq Mixtape.” His hit song “Chalewote” was among the many albums and singles he later released.
He was also a popular actor who starred in numerous Ghanaian films, including the well-known “Suncity” TV series.
