According to TMZ.com, rapper Rick Ross suffered a seizure while on board a flight from Ft. Lauderdale bound for Memphis, Tenn. Reportedly, Ross fell unconscious just minutes into the flight and a doctor who was on board performed CPR on him. The plane was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing in Ft. Lauderdale. TMZ says Ross is unconscious and paramedics are “desperately trying to resuscitate him.”
Ross is currently on a gurney at the airport. after emergency workers responded to a call at 12:55 PM ET. The caller reported a seizure.
Members of Rick’s entourage are standing by, some of them extremely emotionally upset, according to TMZ.
Update 5, 8:57 pm ET:
TMZ has learned … Rick Ross’ private jet made an emergency landing in Birmingham, Alabama, 2 hours ago, en route to his concert in Memphis … and we found out he suffered another seizure. Rick is currently in a Birmingham hospital emergency room where he is reported to be in stable condition. Rick was supposed to be on stage in Memphis at 7:30 PM ET.
Update 4, 3:07 pm ET:
TMZ reports that Rick Ross — who’s still in the hospital — is telling people he still plans to perform tonight in Memphis at FedExForum.
Update 3, 2:27 pm ET:
An industry source just told us someone in Ross’ camp is tweeting from his Twitter account. The source said Ross is in the hospital. TMZ also reported that Ross is in the hospital under close supervision.
Update 2, 2:12 pm ET:
Rick Ross apparently tweeted Rap Radar’s Elliott Ross 20 minutes ago confirming he is okay.
Update I, 2:04 pm ET:
According to an industry source, Ross was on his way to Memphis for the Grand Opening of his Wingstop restaurant franchise. Ross reported that he was investing in the store back in August.
