Is Rip Michaels OK? 'Wild 'n Out' star posts shocking health update from hospital as celeb pals and fans pray for his recovery
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rip Micheals, the comedian known for his appearances on MTV's 'Wild 'n Out' had to cancel a comedy show recording due to a recent heart attack.
Speaking from his hospital bed in the critical care unit via Instagram on Wednesday, November 15, the 41-year-old comic expressed his regret to ticket holders, according to The New York Post.
Rip Micheals shares heartfelt announcement
"I just wanted to let you know that I will not be making it to do the Apollo show. I'm in the hospital, and I'm going to be postponing for a later date," Micheals said, conveying his inability to perform as planned.
Adding more details in the caption, he mentioned, "My heart since the attack is only functioning at 17 percent and I am currently in CCU with good ppl in heart failure team!"
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Celebs rally with heartfelt messages for Rip Micheals' recovery
Celebrities poured their heartfelt support and encouragement for Rip Micheals' recovery on his Instagram post.
Nick Cannon, Micheals' superior from 'Wild 'n Out' shared his sentiments on the post, offering well wishes to the comedian. "You are a titan and force of nature, always have been, Take all the time you need and Rest strong King," Cannon wrote, expressing support for Micheals' recovery.
"We all collectively send you healing energy and prayers from the highest frequency of our souls. Standing in agreement for your speedy and full recovery my brother. Love you sincerely!" he added.
Michaelblackson wrote, "In the wonderful name of Jesus you will be fine."
Deraydavis replied, "Tryin' to still give a model look in the last slide!! You got this man! CHI CITY send theM praYers up!"
Comediangodfrey commented, "Man bro!! I didn’t know about this!! I pray for a speedy recovery man. I’m sorry this happened to you."
Rip Michaels: From 'Wild 'n Out' to comedy accolades and TV ventures
Micheals became a part of 'Wild ‘n Out' in 2014, joining during the show's sixth season.
Alongside his involvement in the popular MTV series, he hosts 'Urban Eats & Treats,' a show available for streaming on Peacock and Tubi.
The program follows Micheals and various guests as they explore hidden culinary treasures across the country.
In a 2017 interview with 'Rolling Out,' Micheals disclosed arriving in New York at a young age, facing a period where he had to sleep on the streets due to homelessness.
He recounted residing outside the FIT Institute and on 42nd Street, mentioning his lack of familiarity with real estate nuances.
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He humorously expressed, "I didn't know real estate so when I used to tell people I lived on Lexington Ave and in the Diamond District, they didn't believe me. I didn't know the area was known [as] one of the most expensive places in real estate. But those were some of the parks I was sleeping in."
Gradually, Micheals began performing regularly at two or three shows, eventually gaining recognition for his involvement in the MTV series Becoming Presents: Wannabe, a spinoff from the reality show Becoming, hosted by Christina Milan.
Later on, Micheals collaborated with Milan and established a close friendship with Nick Cannon while working on a film titled 'Love Don't Cast a Thing.'
His career expanded as he appeared on 50 Cent's show '50 Central' and featured in the sketch comedy series 'Off the Rip.'
His talent has been acknowledged through several accolades, including being named Comedian of the Year by APCA and receiving the College Entertainer of the Year award at the American Comic Awards.
