New Jersey-based rapper Fetty Wap, known for his hits "Trap Queen" and "My Way," was involved in a motorcycle accident in his hometown of Paterson, TMZ reported.
The 25-year-old lyricist crashed when he reportedly attempted to pass the car in front of him and was hit by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction, eyewitnesses said.
In the video below, a young witness told police, "He [Fetty Wap] came, and then he crashed. He crashed, and then he flew over that car over there."
A kid gave a eye witness report of what he saw when Fetty Wap crashed
Paramedics responded to the incident and transported Fetty Wap to a nearby hospital.
Fetty Wap was "Responsive" according to individuals on scene before being taken away. Last pic for proof. See bike 2.
The extent of his injuries was not immediately known, but DJ Louis Styles, who works with the hip hop artist, tweeted that he would recover.
wap is Gucci everybody thank you for your prayers 🙏🏽 #Amen
Before the details of his accident became clear, Fetty Wap's fans took to social media with the hashtag #PrayForFetty.
I was just listening to the samples of his album tho 😩 #PrayForFetty
Damn bro pray for the GOAT #PrayForFetty
Fetty album just came out yesterday and some bs like this happen 😑 #PrayForFetty
Fetty Wap released his first album on Friday. The same day, he had posted a video promoting an album release party, which appeared to have been recorded on his motorcycle.
BuzzFeed News has reached out to Fetty Wap's representatives for more information.