King Louie Updates Fans From Hospital Bed: “I Wanna Send Thanks To Everyone”

Chicago rapper King Louie has finally come forward to update fans on his condition with a picture from his hospital bed this week following a publicized shooting.

Louie posted a picture of himself and Minister Farrakhan on Instagram Thursday (December 24) night.

Find out more details about the shooting on the next page…

A clip of the car Louie was in when the gunfire took place surfaced across social media.

This is the car that #kinglouie was in when an attempt on his life was made. Bullet fragment pierced the left side of his head and he was rushed to the hospital and is conscious and able to speak and can understand signals from hospital officials. This happened on 83rd and Pulaski…

A video posted by DJ Akademiks (@iamakademiks) on Dec 23, 2015 at 5:24pm PST

The shooting took place Wednesday (December 23) afternoon in Illinois.

Louis Johnson Jr., better known by his stage name King L or King Louie, was shot at and grazed in the head Wednesday afternoon in Ashburn, officials tell FOX 32. The shooting happened at 83rd and Pulaski around 3:30 P.M. King Louie is the rapper that coined the term, “Chiraq.” Police say the 28-year-old has been transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in stable condition. He is also sitting up and talking. (Fox 32)

As long as I'm living these 3 ?'$ $traight #MyKids #?AmMyBrothersKeeper

A photo posted by @__king_louie__ on Dec 23, 2015 at 11:36am PST

The rapper’s manager had allegedly confirmed the shooting news this week.

Breaking: King Louie's manager confirms he was shot in the head at 83rd and Pulaski earlier today. He's awake and talking.

— Sam Charles (@samjcharles) December 23, 2015