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Singer Jeremih ‘battling coronavirus in intensive care’ as 50 Cent and Chance the Rapper lead support


Jeremih is ‘battling coronavirus in intensive care’ (Picture: WireImage)

Singer Jeremih is ‘battling coronavirus in intensive care’, it has been claimed.

The 33-year-old was reportedly hospitalised recently with Covid-19, as insiders told TMZ that his ‘prognosis is bleak’.

The Don’t Tell ‘Em star is said to be on a breathing ventilator, with the publication stating his condition has worsened.

It is unclear how long the star has had symptoms, or when he was first admitted to hospital in Chicago.

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Following the news, Jeremih’s famous friends have shared their support, urging fans to keep him in their thoughts.

50 Cent uploaded a snap of the pair posing together on Instagram, alongside the message: ‘Pray for my boy @jeremih he’s not doing good.

‘This covid s**t is real. He’s in ICU in Chicago.’

Taking to Twitter, Chance the Rapper penned: ‘Please if you can take a second to pray for my friend Jeremih, he is like a brother to me and he’s ill right now. 

‘I believe in the healing power of Jesus so if you can for me please please say a prayer over him.’

Big Sean simply added: ‘Prayers up, praying for your strength  @Jeremih.’

Jeremih – real name Jeremy Phillip Felton – first signed to Def Jam Records in 2009, dropping hit Birthday Sex that same year.

The song soared to number four in the charts, with the star releasing his self-titled album shortly after.

He has gone on to work with a string of famous faces, including pal 50 Cent, Stefflon Don, Krept & Konan, Flo Rida and Ludacris.

Metro.co.uk has contacted Jeremih’s reps for a comment.

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