Legendary DJ Nasty Nes suffered a heart attack and is facing critical health challenges.
- The West Coast hip-hop icon Nasty Nes is battling kidney failure and pneumonia.
- A GoFundMe has been set up to aid in Nasty Nes’s extensive rehabilitation journey.
- Calls for better health insurance for musicians are reignited by his situation.
- Nasty Nes has significantly influenced hip-hop culture through his radio and DJ work.
Legendary West Coast DJ Nasty Nes, known for his influential presence in the hip-hop scene, has recently suffered a heart attack. On top of that, he’s battling kidney failure and pneumonia, leaving him in a tough spot.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by Nasty Nes’s family to support his long road to recovery. With the need for intensive physical therapy and mobility assistance, the financial burden is significant, especially since health insurance isn’t covering the costs adequately.
Damion “Damizza” Young, a rapper and friend, highlighted the lack of health insurance for artists like Nasty Nes, stating, “This is exactly why we need insurance for our artists, producers, and DJs.” The situation has sparked conversations about the need for better support systems for musicians.
Nasty Nes, whose real name is Nes Rodriguez, has left an indelible mark on the West Coast hip-hop scene. He’s not only been a DJ for Sir Mix-A-Lot but also founded RapAttackLives and launched ‘FreshTracks’, the first all-rap radio program on the West Coast.
His contributions have been vital in elevating the voices of both emerging and seasoned hip-hop artists. The respect and admiration he commands are evident from the support pouring in for him now during his time of need.
Having devoted his career to helping others, it’s now the hip-hop community’s turn to rally around Nasty Nes, showing just how much he is valued.
DJ Nasty Nes’s health battle reminds us of the importance of supporting those who have given so much to the music world.
