Update: CupcakKe Posts First Message After Sending Suicidal Tweet
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Update: On Monday (January 8th) evening CupcakKe went to Twitter and sent a message out to her fans.
I’ve been fighting with depression for the longest ..sorry that I did it public last night but I’m ok .I went to the hospital & im finally getting the help that I need to get through , be happy , & deliver great music . thanks for all the prayers but please don’t worry bout me
— Marilyn MonHOE (@CupcakKe_rapper) January 8, 2019
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After posting an alarming message on social media, the 21-year-old Chicago artist is reportedly safe.
On Monday night, CupcakKe alarmed online fans with a post on Twitter declaring she was going to commit suicide.
The 21-year-old Chicago rapper, born Elizabeth Harris, then reshared her tweet on Instagram, with the caption, “Thank you for everything y’all have done for me I really appreciate it.”
Fans and industry peers offered messages of support online, advising her close friends to check up on her.
Early Tuesday morning, CupcakKe’s friend, comedian Elijah Daniel, tweeted an update confirming via the Chicago Police Department that the rapper has been located and is now being hospitalized.
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UPDATE: Chicago Police got to Elizabeth’s place and she has been taken to a hospital. I don’t have any further information beyond that, but will update when i do.
— elijah daniel (@elijahdaniel) January 8, 2019
No further details are available at the time.
In August 2018, between the release of her two albums Ephorize and Eden, the CupcakKe had tweeted about her struggles with depression, writing “I’m at a very low & depressed point in my life.”
So I wasn't gone say nothing but I try to be as positive as possible but I just want to say I'm at a very low & depressed point in my life , I didn't realize it until I went 4 days without eatting , I kn this may not make sense but food made me happy , people made me happy also
— CupcakKe (@CupcakKe_rapper) August 16, 2018
If you are having thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
