Lavar Ball
Heartfelt FaceTime W/ Gelo About Music
… From Hospital Bed Before Foot Amputation
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LaVar Ball made sure to stay connected with his son’s burgeoning music career even amidst his recent health struggles. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries that eventually led to the amputation of his foot, LaVar had a heartfelt FaceTime conversation with Gelo from his hospital bed.
TMZ Sports first reported LaVar’s health ordeal earlier this year, revealing that he had to undergo amputation due to complications from an infection. In a video shared by LaVar, his love and pride for his family shine through as he engages with his son during a difficult time.
The video captures Gelo’s excitement as he updates his dad on his music career milestones, including securing a spot at Rolling Loud in Los Angeles.
“That’s what I’m talking about, son,” LaVar expressed. “S*** is over and you still got hoop on the back end. Ain’t no n**** got no s*** like that, dog.”
“Get me a prosthetic leg up there and be bouncing on one leg.”
Despite facing health challenges, LaVar’s resilience is evident as he looks forward to getting back on his feet. In an interview with SLAM Magazine, he detailed the multiple surgeries and transfusions he underwent to address the life-threatening situation.
“It made me think, ‘Man, just kill me and let me go about my business,'” LaVar shared. “It made me think that maybe it’s time for me to shut it down.”
Nevertheless, LaVar found solace in Gelo’s achievements, particularly his collaboration with Lil Wayne on the “Tweaker” remix. This moment of joy amidst adversity highlights the bond between father and son.
While LaVar has kept a low profile post-surgery, his youngest son, LaMelo, made sure to visit him during the Hornets’ game against the Lakers, emphasizing the importance of family support during tough times.
LaVar hopes that his experience serves as a cautionary tale for others, urging people to prioritize regular check-ups and seek medical attention when needed to prevent avoidable health complications.
“Get your checkups,” LB emphasized, “Do what you’re supposed to do. If you don’t have insurance, go to urgent care. Because I’m going to tell you this, a little amputation and a little of this, it could all have been prevented.”
