Da L.E.S reveals what caused his stroke
Leslie Mampe, known in the music industry as Da L.E.S, a prominent South African rapper and reality television figure, has opened up about the stroke he experienced in July 2024. His revelations highlight how emotional turmoil and grief substantially impacted his health.
During a candid interview with News24, the acclaimed artist, who is featured on Love and Hip Hop SA, spoke about the challenges he faced, including the loss of mobility and difficulties in communication, which ultimately led him to seek relief in substances to cope with his emotional distress.
A snippet from the discussion was shared on X by user @RealSihleIV, eliciting strong reactions from fans who were taken aback by the extent of his struggles.
Da L.E.S attributes his stroke to significant stress that he had kept largely private.
He spoke openly about the profound sorrow from losing his father and several close friends in a brief span of time.
“It was definitely stress. I was hiding a lot of stress from everybody. My pops died, AKA obviously, Riky, Nathan. They all died in like 2 years,” he stated.
The rapper had previously hinted at the emotional burden he was experiencing and even mentioned plans to move to the United States as part of his recovery process.
Since the release of his latest interview, numerous fans have reached out with messages of support, commending his bravery in sharing such an intimate narrative.
