Rapper Desiigner announced on Instagram that he is taking a break from his career, cancelling all his shows, to focus on his mental health after reportedly exposing himself on a plane due to the effects of medication. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Sidney Selby, also revealed that he was admitted to hospital whilst overseas for a performance, adding that he had not been feeling okay for months. Desiigner has avoided any criminal charges for his behaviour on the plane.
Rapper Desiigner is putting his career on hold while seeking help for his mental health after allegedly exposing himself on a flight due to a bad chemical reaction to medication.
Desiigner, the rapper known for hits like “Panda” and “Timmy Turner,” has announced that he is putting his career on hold to seek assistance with his mental health after an incident that occurred on a recent international flight. Desiigner allegedly exposed himself while on the flight back home from Thailand and Tokyo. He stated on his Instagram Story that he had a bad reaction to a new medication that he was given in a foreign hospital for a condition that he did not specify.
Desiigner went on to explain that his behavior on the flight was out of character for him and that he regrets his actions. He says that he landed back in the United States and immediately checked into a facility to seek help. The rapper has canceled all upcoming shows and obligations as he focuses on his mental health.
Desiigner emphasized the importance of mental health to his followers, asking them to pray for him and to seek help if they are not feeling like themselves. TMZ has reported that Desiigner will not be facing any criminal charges for the incident.
This is not the first time that Desiigner has found himself in trouble with the law. In 2016, he was arrested in New York on misdemeanor drug and menacing charges, although they were later dropped. Police also claimed that Desiigner had waved a handgun during a road rage dispute, but he was never charged for any firearm-related offenses.
While Desiigner has had a successful career as a rapper, it is clear that his mental health has taken a toll on him. We wish him all the best as he takes the time he needs to get better and emphasize that seeking assistance for mental health issues is important for everyone.