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Rapper Da Les, real name Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., is in recovery after suffering a stroke on Friday, his family confirmed in a statement.

In the short statement released on Sunday afternoon, the Mampe family promised to update fans on the musician’s medical condition after he was hospitalised on Friday.

They further confirmed that he was in a stable condition, although his road to recovery needed more time.

“The family of renowned South African musician Da Les is deeply saddened to inform the public that he suffered a stroke at home on Friday, 26 July 2024, and has been hospitalised,” the family statement read.
31 Jul 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture

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