T-Rex suffers onstage seizure during NOME 15 battle against Geechi Gotti
Popular battle rapper T-Rex suffered a seizure on stage while delivering bars in New York City
pic.twitter.com/3LJWcCZmjc — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) June 23, 2025
Context around the incident points to extreme weather conditions, with New York City temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees that day. According to TMZ, T-Rex had allegedly requested water before the event began, prompting speculation about a possible heatstroke. However, no official cause has been confirmed, and fans are encouraged to avoid drawing conclusions.
Thankfully, T-Rex appears to be recovering. He later posted on Twitter, thanking those who supported him during the health scare. 'Thank God for JuJu, I appreciate you so much,' he wrote, referencing a close friend who may have assisted during the episode. Fans, fellow artists, and industry colleagues shared their well-wishes and support online.
Geechi Gotti, his opponent, showed concern and solidarity at the venue and afterward. 'I'm about to go head to the hospital to go check on my boy,' Gotti said at the time. 'We came in here with his folks and his family. We gon' check on Rex right now. Prayers to bro, 'cause that s**t way more important than any battle.' Later, he tweeted, 'Just saw my boy in the hospital! He was doing better. Let's continue to pray for bro and send good energy his way.'
While the battle was cut short, the situation revealed the deep camaraderie within the battle rap community. T-Rex, a foundational figure in the scene, is now recovering, and his return to the stage will no doubt be met with continued support from fans and peers.
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