Yesterday, a gossip site reported rapper Shawty Lo had been hospitalized, and today, MTV has confirmed the news. Fortunately though it was for diabetes complications, he was treated and is now just fine. Get the details below.

Marisa Mendez

On Wednesday, MediaTakeOut reported that Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo was hospitalized due to his struggle with diabetes. After most of the day’s reports went unconfirmed, Shawty Lo’s camp addressed the interview in a statement to RapFix. “We appreciate the outpouring of concern and prayers. Shawty Lo was hospitalized yesterday,” his manager Johnnie Cabbell said.

“He suffers from Diabetes and had to seek immediate medical attention, although he is now resting and doing well,” Cabbell continued. “He will be able to fulfill his scheduled upcoming performances and appearances.”