Elliott Wilson, a legendary journalist known for interviews with Jay-Z, Future, and Lil Wayne, recently underwent surgery and shared a signature YN message that has defined his decades in hip-hop media.
On Tuesday, February 24, the Queens native shared a striking black-and-white Instagram photo revealing a long surgical scar stretching from his upper chest to his abdomen. In the caption, the veteran journalist disclosed he underwent cardiac surgery three weeks earlier and is now halfway through his recovery process.
“Cardiac surgery three weeks ago. Three more to full recovery,” Wilson wrote. “Got way more life to live. My next chapter might fuck around and be my best one. 🐐”
Outside the reveal, Wilson did not go into further detail about forthcoming surgeries and future plans in hip-hop. But the post delivers encouragement during a vulnerable moment.
“Got way more life to live” reads the end of Wilson’s post. At 55, he is not slowing down. He is resetting.
In today’s hip-hop, Wilson is best known for his contributions at Uproxx and Hip-Hop DX. His journalism career began in the 90s, with bylines in XXL, The Source, and VIBE. He launched memorable hip-hop outlets, including Ego Trip and Rap Radar.
Hip-Hop’s Elliott Wilson Reveals He Had Cardiac Surgery, Peers Send Well Wishes
Support quickly filled the comments. Journalist Jeremy Hecht wrote, “My brother ❤️ way more life to live. Happy you’re okay and continued healing your way! Excited for the next chapter.”
Media executive Dawton Thomas added, “Prayer and strength bro! You finally following me this time in something haha! Stay strong fam! Always here for you. #HeartSurgerySoliders❤️💪🏾🪖.”
Broadcaster Sharon Carpenter shared, “So glad you’re OK, El. Wishing you a speedy recovery. The next chapter is definitely going to be your best one yet.”
Rappers Pusha T and Conway The Machine sent speedy recoveries to Wilson. “My guy!!! Road to recovery and more greatness!!! 🙏🏿🙌🏿,” comments Pusha T.
Wilson has become an even bigger figure in hip-hop in recent years, adding more executive titles to his resume. Known for reporting the news, he would become a part of it, feuding with Nicki Minaj and Drake.
It is preparation for what he believes will be his strongest era yet.
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