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Lil Wayne is paying tribute to the former police officer who saved his life following the veteran cop’s death.
Wayne has previously credited Robert Hoobler with saving his life in 1994 after the future rapper attempted suicide at just 12 years old. Hoobler was found dead at his home in New Orleans on Friday, July 22, according to local news outlet WVUE. He was 65 years old. While a cause of death has not been revealed, Hoobler’s grandson Daniel Nelson spoke with NOLA.com, saying that his grandfather had been in ill health following a car accident and having both of his legs amputated due to complications from diabetes.
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“Everything happens for a reason,” Wayne, 39, captioned a photo of Hoobler on Instagram on Monday. “I was dying when I met u [sic] at this very spot. U [sic] refused to let me die. Everything that doesn’t happen, doesn’t happen for a reason. That reason being you and faith. RIP uncle Bob. Aunt Kathie been waiting for u [sic]. I’ll love & miss u both and live for us all.”
Hoobler spoke about saving Wayne’s life in a 2009 interview with NOLA.com. He recalled that he was off-duty when he heard a police radio report come in, asking for assistance. Wayne, then 12, shot himself in the chest with a 9mm pistol but was still able to make a 911 call after firing the gun.
Hoobler hurried to the scene and, because an ambulance was not available, the ranking officer ordered him to transport Wayne to the hospital. Hoobler carried the 12-year-old to the back of a fellow officer’s police cruiser and held him as they drove to the hospital, keeping him awake the entire time.
Wayne has previously expressed his gratitude to
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Drake has postponed his reunion show with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne after testing positive for COVID-19.Drake had been due to perform with the pair tonight (August 1) but was forced to abandon his plans after the diagnosis.He had been due to perform tonight as part of a Young Money reunion show, which Drake said will now be rescheduled “to the SOONEST date possible,” according to a post on his Instagram Story.“I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked,” he continued.“Until then I hope everyone stays safe and healthy and I love you all I am so sorry for letting you down on our weekend together and the moment I test negative I will give you everything I got on stage (except the covid).”At the weekend, Drake joined Nelly Furtado on stage in Canada for a rendition of ‘I’m Like A Bird’.On Thursday (July 28), Drake kicked off his new Toronto-based concert series at local venue History. During the set, Drake ‘I’m Like A Bird’ and ‘Promiscuous’ with Furtado.Drake told the audience: “I like to deal with people the right way. Because that’s the only way that you can get this next person out of the house to come do what they’re going to do right now.”“I don’t care how loud you sang tonight…right now I need you to sing as loud as you possibly can because this right here took a lot…This next person’s music changed my life so much.
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Lil Wayne is paying tribute to «Uncle Bob.» Earlier this week, the 39-year-old rapper remembered former New Orleans police officer Robert Hoobler, often referred to as «Uncle Bob,» who died at his home in Old Jefferson, Louisiana, according to. He was 65. In the past, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., has credited Hoobler for saving his life when he was just 12 years old. Sharing a photo of the former cop, the rapper wrote on Instagram, «Everything happens for a reason.