Before things took an unexpected turn last night at the Testimony Live Tour, August Alsina sat down to chat with XXL before hitting the stage at Irving Plaza in NYC. Speaking on his recent collaboration with Nicki Minaj as well as his sophmore album, August held nothing back when it came to his recent endeavors.

Following the interview, the singer collapsed during a performance of his single “Numb," halfway through the show. August Alsina is currently recovering and sights dehydration as the reasoning behind the collapse.

Interview By: Miranda Johnson
Directed By: Chris Skiles

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