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Rapper 2 Chainz was rushed to the hospital after he was involved in a three-car crash in Miami early Saturday morning.
Tauheed Epps, the rapper’s legal name, who was reportedly in Miami for Art Basel, was driving on I-95 and about to exit when he was struck by another vehicle, according to TMZ.
He seemingly confirmed the news by posting a video to his Instagram story of himself in the back of an ambulance with a damaged car in the background.
2 Chainz posts video after Miami crash
(2chainz/Instagram)
(2chainz/Instagram)
The rapper’s car, which had extensive damage, was hit from behind by a driver who was suspected to be under the influence, TMZ reported.
A representative for the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed there was a crash with three vehicles, including a Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota – but would not disclose the identities of the occupants.
The rep did confirm that one adult male was transported to a local hospital but would not reveal his name or condition. Entertainment Tonight reported he is in stable condition.
TMZ reported the rapper had left a Miami strip club called Booby Trap shortly before the crash.
He was in Miami for Art Basel, a showcase of modern and contemporary art, to promote the visual album for Welcome 2 Collegrove with Lil Wayne.
