Rapper Da L.E.S opens up about his stroke recovery and new music - ‘I am grateful to be alive'
Rapper Leslie Jonathan 'Da L.E.S' Mampe is seeing life through a new lens and grateful after surviving a life-threatening stroke on his 39th birthday in July 2024.
The stroke took one month of his life, during which he was hospitalised and could not move.
'I woke up a month later,' he says.
It's almost a year now since he has been recovering, and he hopes this birthday this year will be different from last year and be filled with good news.
'I am so grateful to be alive to tell the tale,' Da L.E.S says.
'There are days when it becomes frustrating, but every day comes with a new challenge to overcome.'
He has documented his recovery process and started a YouTube channel where he will be sharing his story and journey to recovery.
'The channel is to document what happened and just share with my supporters the process of recovery,' he adds.
'I feel good and I am happy to be here.'
Currently in the US, getting the best medical care with family.
He is also back in the studio, navigating his way into making music again, and plans to release soon.
'This has inspired me to go back to what I love, my passion, and I will be releasing music.'
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