Battle rapper T-Rex suffers seizure mid-battle during live showdown onstage
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A veteran US freestyle rapper has suffered a medical emergency while in the middle of a rap battle.
T-Rex – real name Randy Sullivan – was freestyling against his opponent Geechi Gotti at the Ultimate Rap Battle's NOME 15 event at the Gramercy Theatre in New York when he collapsed and appeared to have a seizure live on stage.
In a clip going viral on social media, the Harlem battle rap legend – who was headlining the event on Sunday – was midway through the first round when he abruptly fell to the floor and began to convulse.
Rap battle T-Rex faces off with opponent Geechi Gotti during a rap battle event in New York.
His collapse caused panic among his crew, who tried to pull the rapper back up before urging each other to 'turn him on his side'.
Paramedics soon arrived to transport him to a nearby hospital, with rap media outlet Let's Talk Battle Rap providing an update from the event.
'Rex was conscious before the Paramedics left to the hospital,' they tweeted.
According to TMZ, New York is currently experiencing a heatwave and many suspect T-Rex could have suffered from heat stroke after he was reportedly seen begging for a bottle of water before his battle began.
Midway through the first round, T-Rex suddenly collapses.
The popular rapper's crew look on in horror as he began to convulse on stage.
His opponent Geechi Gotti – real name Marcus Fantroy – spoke out about the incident at the venue, expressing concerns for the popular star.
'I'm about to head to the hospital to check on my boy,' Gotti said. 'I came in here with his folks and family. So we gon' go up there and check on Rex right now... Prayers to bro because that s**t is way more important than any battle.'
In the wake of the shocking incident, T-Rex took to social media to confirm he's doing better after friend and battle rap nurse Juiceboxxx, who was by his side, tweeted, 'Right place. Right time. I'm glad you're okay.'
'Thank god for JuJu I appreciate you so much,' T-Rex replied. 'Also my cuzin D-Boy love you n***a.'
T-Rex and Geechi Gotti were the headline act for the event.
Relieved fans have also showed the battle legend some love on social media.
'Rest up rex and i am so happy [Juiceboxxx] was there to help. Praying for you,' one tweeted, while another wrote, 'Glad to hear your Ok, brother, thanks to all who help in that situation.'
'You scared the sh*t out of us. Glad you good!' another commented, with one tweeting, 'Prayers to you Rex you bouta come back the best version of you.'
T-Rex has been a prolific battle rapper since the late 90s. In his career, he has faced off with MCs including his cousin Murda Mook, Loaded Lux, Math Hoffa, Charlie Clips, and Hitman Holla.
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