Scary news out of Philly as reports are circulating that Freeway is undergoing emergency dialysis treatment after it was discovered he was suffering from kidney failure. REVOLT reports that the proud Philly native was diagnosed with after a routine checkup with his doctor. From there, the State Prop MC was rushed in for emergency treatment and is scheduled to receive another treatment today (Sept. 18). Freeway's manager Amir Abbassy told Baller Status that Free's "first treamtent was successful and he's awake and smiling."

The unfortunate situation comes just days before the rapper's FreeFest, which is scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 19. Free is scheduled to perform and host at the event and, as of press time, the event is still scheduled to go on. XXL sends its well wishes to Freeway and his family and hope for a speedy recovery.

Easily one of the more successful post-Roc-A-Fella breakup artists, Freeway continues to put out music, including last year's Broken Ankles project with Girl Talk. Free has also broadened his horizons by stepping outside of the music world and jumping into new business ventures. Known for his beard, Freeway released his own line of beard cream called All Natural Best Beard Cream last year.

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