What happened to Lil Uzi Vert? Rapper rushed to hospital after EMS call in Manhattan

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On April 21, 2025, Lil Uzi Vert was rushed to a New York City hospital after paramedics responded to an EMS call for a “sick person” at a Lower Manhattan hotel. An eyewitness said that the rapper was taken through the hotel lobby on a gurney at around 2:30 pm and loaded into an ambulance.

Security personnel used black umbrellas to block his transfer from view, according to video obtained by TMZ. It was also reported he was conscious during the move and was accompanied by City Girls rapper JT. As of early Tuesday morning, he remained under medical care, and no official statement on his condition had been released.


Paramedics rushed to the hotel after a 'sick person' call

Paramedics arrived at the Lower Manhattan hotel in response to a 911 report of a “sick person” shortly before 2:30 pm local time. According to an eyewitness account, they assessed the rapper on the spot before placing him on a stretcher.

Once secured, they wheeled Lil Uzi Vert through the lobby and loaded him into an ambulance waiting outside. Security staff shielded the scene with black umbrellas to protect his privacy from onlookers and cameras. The ambulance then departed for a nearby medical center, where he received immediate attention.


Lil Uzi Vert remained overnight under medical observation

Video footage shows hospital staff keeping him inside the emergency room for further tests. XXL Magazine reports that Lil Uzi Vert was admitted and remained under observation overnight before being re-evaluated the next morning. Just Jared confirms he stayed in the hospital until at least Tuesday morning, with no official details on any tests or treatment.

Hospital representatives have not provided information on his diagnosis or expected discharge date. The reason behind the emergency call has not been disclosed publicly, leaving the cause of his sudden illness unknown.


His partner was by his side, and fans showed support

AllHipHop reports that his girlfriend, former City Girls rapper JT, was by his side during the incident.

One Reddit user wrote,

“Praying for a full recovery,” reflecting widespread concern amongst the fans.

Despite the outpouring messages from fans, neither Lil Uzi Vert nor JT has commented publicly on the incident.


What’s next and the impact on upcoming plans

Earlier this year, Lil Uzi Vert told Rolling Stone,

“Yeah. I’m on go. I’m not even lying. They thought I was lying a few minutes ago. Now the tape is coming. Everybody’s like, ‘You weren’t lying.’ They swore I was lying”.

The sudden hospitalization may delay the new music he promised fans.

Lil Uzi Vert’s unexpected hospital visit has drawn widespread attention and concern across the music community. With no official update on his condition or recovery timeline, fans and media are awaiting word from his team.

His pledge to drop music more frequently makes this pause notable. For now, supporters remain hopeful for his swift recovery and return to health.

Edited by Anshika Jain