A new video of Young M.A. in the barber’s chair has fans concerned for her health.
The “OOOUUU” hitmaker went viral Tuesday (Mar. 14) after a video surfaced featuring Young M.A. getting a fresh retwist and shape up. The clip first shared by comedian and celebrity barber @fatsdabarber had supporters extremely worried about the Brooklyn rapper.
Young M.A. began trending on Twitter after fans began sharing concerns for her health due to her physical appearance. The before and after video begins with the barber promising “a real-life transformation.” The second video shows a smiling Young M.A. with new trim and her long dreadlocs freshly twisted. Check it out below.
However, despite her upbeat demeanor, fans took to Twitter to voice their worries about her health. While some trolled her appearance, others extended prayers for Young M.A., urging others not to joke about her health.
Young M.A. Reflects on Struggles With Alcohol
One user shared a 2017 video of the rapper reflecting on her issues with alcohol.
“Young ma has depression and battles with her mental health using liquor,” the post began. “Recently a video of her resurfaced with yellow eyes and yellow skin, which is a sign of liver failure. She’s dying right before our eyes and people are laughing.”
Young M.A. checked into rehab in 2021 to beat her addiction issues. Although she did not share any details of her sobriety issues, she vowed to overcome her struggles.
“MAB I’ll be back…boutta lose this addiction…omw (on my way) to rehab,” she penned in June 2021. She also shared a prayer on Twitter.
“Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering,” she tweeted. “Lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you.”
While Young M.A. has not responded to her supporter’s fears or prayers, she shared the barber’s post on her Instagram Story. Check out some of her fan’s reactions below.