Summary
The Accident and Injuries
Kanye West suffered a
serious car accident in Los Angeles in November 2002, which left him with a broken jaw in three places and nasal fractures. The rapper described experiencing severe pain in the days following the accident, with complications including bleeding from his nose and difficulty swallowing. Despite his injuries, West viewed the accident as "a blessing in disguise" that changed his perspective, stating, "I deal with a lot less sh-- now."
Medical Treatment and Complications
West claimed he faced racial profiling from police and poor treatment from emergency medical services after the accident. According to West, police performed multiple sobriety tests while he was in pain, and EMS workers dropped him during transport, worsening his injuries. He further alleged that the hospital wired his jaw incorrectly, requiring it to be broken again and reset. A spokesperson from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center was unable to comment on West's specific treatment.
Continued Work Despite Injuries
Remarkably, West returned to the studio just two weeks after being hospitalized. While his jaw was still wired shut, he recorded
"Through the Wire", which samples Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire" and details his post-accident struggles. The song would appear on his mixtape titled
"Get Well Soon..."Upcoming Projects
West discussed his debut album
"The College Dropout", explaining that its title reflects his philosophy of making independent decisions rather than following society's expectations. He revealed collaborations with various artists for the album, including Jay-Z on a track called
"Never Let Me Down", along with other Roc-A-Fella artists, Jamie Foxx, and Twista.
Production Work
Beyond his own musical projects, West was actively producing for other artists during his recovery. He mentioned creating beats for upcoming projects by Scarface (describing their collaboration as "headed towards a classic"), Ludacris (whom he praised as "phenomenal"), Twista, Beanie Sigel, Donell Jones, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Mystic, and Dead Prez. West described production as his "second love" after rapping.
Future Plans
The article concludes by noting West's plans to release another mixtape titled "Rehabilitation" in the coming weeks, which would include him freestyling over his own beat from Jay-Z's "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" track, continuing to demonstrate his resilience and commitment to his craft despite his injuries.*There may be errors on this page.
