Rapper Chika Gives A Lovely Lesson On AAVE After Emerging From Social Media Hiatus
The Montgomery, Alabama, native first shared that she would be leaving music in early April, when she tweeted out an elaborate statement about her mental health struggles, according to Them.
She said that she was having a hard enough time managing her own “negative self talk. Now imagine a slew of weirdos dogpiling on top of thoughts you already have to fight off yourself.”
— CHIKA ☁️ (@oranicuhh) April 19, 2021
Since returning back to social media, she expressed that she wanted to be honest and transparent with her concerned supporters about the situation.
“I have been working through a rough patch in my life that trolls did not cause. However, in one of my most vulnerable moments, I was submerged in messages encouraging me to take my life,” she said.
Them reports that the “Balencies” rapper admitted she nearly ended her life.
“The note screenshot was not about quitting, it was about ending my life. Because that day, I tried,” she shared.
Fortunately, an anonymous party contacted emergency services, who were able to intervene and help support the 24-year-old.
“I dunno who called who, but paramedics broke my door down to save my life,” Chika said in her statement. “Thank you to whomever was looking out for me that night.”
Over the weekend, the rapper also shouted out fellow artist Cardi B for her support during a time of duress.
“Thank you, @iamcardib for reaching out and & showing such kindness to me in a time I don’t even think you knew was as serious as it was,” she wrote. “You’ve always shown love to me & don’t think I could take that for granted. You’re appreciated.”
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