Boosie Badazz Reveals He Has Cancer

Boosie Badazz has revealed some sad news—the Baton Rouge rapper has cancer.

Earlier today, he posted a photo on Instagram of himself eating a meal with the caption: “I need all my fans to pray for me Doctor just told me I have cancer on my kidneys prayer is power that’s why I’m letting the world know prayfaboosie.”

The caption was deleted shortly after the initial posting. According to TMZ, Boosie’s team was not happy he revealed his condition and it caught people close to him off guard.

The 33-year-old rapper has been living with diabetes for years.

He was released from prison in March 2014 after serving five years on a drug conviction.