Fans, family, and loved ones are rallying behind local rapper Choppa, who is currently in critical condition after a serious car accident on Sunday night. The New Orleans artist, whose real name is Darwin Turner, remains in intensive care, with details about his condition still emerging. Friends and colleagues are urging the community to keep Choppa in their prayers during this difficult time.
UPDATE:
According to sources close to Choppa’s camp, the rapper is showing signs of responsiveness. Reports indicate that he is “in and out of it” and has been “trying to speak a little off and on” but is “off the vent,” which is encouraging news for his supporters. Many continue to send prayers for his full recovery as the community holds out hope.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The severity of Choppa’s condition first came to light when his close friend and fellow artist, Rude Jude, took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, urging for prayers. “You got this champ, get well soon brother. Love you fam,” he wrote, asking fans to rally around the rapper and his family.
New Orleans dance performer Game Ova Skip also expressed his distress over the situation. In an emotional post, he asked, “Man, I need all Prayer warriors to ask God to send Strength, Healing, & Recovery to my Big Brother.” He confirmed that Choppa and his fiancée both sustained serious injuries in the accident and pleaded for prayers for their healing.
Choppa’s situation has been touch-and-go. Sources close to his team confirmed that he underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, though his condition remains unstable as of Monday, September 23. His fans and supporters have been urged to keep sending positive thoughts during this critical time.
A Local Legend
Choppa is best known for his 2002 hit “Choppa Style,” a song that became an anthem in New Orleans and saw a resurgence in recent years, particularly among fans of the New Orleans Saints. The song, associated with a viral “motor bike” dance, cemented his place as a hometown hero in the city’s music scene. Over the years, Choppa has remained a significant figure in the rap community, with multiple albums to his name and ongoing projects that kept him in the public eye.
As prayers continue to pour in, the New Orleans community is hoping for a miracle. Fans of Choppa and those affected by the news are encouraged to keep checking in for updates on his condition as more information becomes available.
Our thoughts remain with Choppa, his fiancée, and all those impacted by this devastating accident.
