Posting a picture of himself in a hospital bed surrounded by nurses who appear to be running blood tests on the him, he revealed the details of his situation in the caption.
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The Zika virus causes microcephaly, which impacts newborn babies, who are born with abnormally small heads and other short and long developmental issues.
Beenie Man wrote, “Jah know…dah week ya deal wid me a way!!”
“The same Zika mosquito gi mi dengue”.
This year’s annual concerts feature performances by Drake, Future, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and at the Air Canada Centre. Wi a hol firm still.
The Zika virus has been infecting thousands in the Caribbean, Central and South America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disease is spread mostly by the bite of an infected mosquito.
HipHopDX wishes Beenie Man a speedy recovery.
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The legendary Jamaican artist announced that he has the disease yesterday when he shared the news with fans on his Instagram page that he had to cancel his headlining set on the second night of Drake’s OVO Festival because he was denied entry into Canada over his diagnosis. Typical symptoms of the viruses include fever and headaches. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika, so immediate medical treatment is vital to beat the virus. In Beenie’s absence, Montano brought out dancehall stars Sean Paul, Mavado and Kranium.
