Peewee Longway Shuts Down False Reports About Hospitalization: Here’s What Happened
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Recently, rumors circulated online claiming that rapper Peewee Longway was in the hospital fighting for his life. The false news gained significant traction after a Facebook post made on September 6 went viral. The post included an image that read, “Breaking @peeweelongway Is Currently in the hospital fighting for his life, allegedly on the same drug as Rich Homie Quan.” The caption amplified the alarm, stating, “PEEWEE LONGWAY IN THE HOSPITAL LAWD WHAT IS GOING ON.“
However, this report turned out to be completely fake. Peewee Longway, whose real name is Quincy Williams, is not in any hospital and is in good health. The rapper quickly took to his official Instagram on the same day to clear the air and debunk the rumors.
Rapper’s Background: Who Is Peewee Longway?
Peewee Longway, born on August 17, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a 40-year-old rapper well-known in the hip-hop community. He first gained widespread attention with his 2013 hit single Loaded, featuring Young Thug. The following year, he released The Blue M&M, a mixtape that featured popular tracks like Sneakin n Geekin and Servin Lean.
Peewee Longway’s career took off after his introduction to Gucci Mane, facilitated by his uncle Cold Blooded Da Don. This connection led to Longway signing with Gucci Mane’s record label, 1017 Records, and becoming part of the rap trio Felix Brothers, alongside Young Dolph and Gucci Mane.
Throughout his career, Longway has released a number of popular projects. His studio album Mr. Blue Benjamin came out in January 2016, and Long Money, a collaboration with Money Man, followed in 2019. Both projects were well received by fans. His debut mixtape Money, Pounds, Ammunition, featuring Gucci Mane, dropped in March 2013, establishing his place in the hip-hop scene. Longway continued to collaborate with other major names in the industry, including Hoodrich Keem, DJ Scream, and Young Thug.
He’s also well known for his singles, including Servin’ Lean, which features A$AP Rocky, and Know Bout Me, featuring Young Thug and Offset. His mixtape Longway Sinatra, a collaboration with Cassius Jay, even peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart.
— MPA Peewee Longway (@peeweelongway) September 6, 2024
Debunking the Fake News of Hospitalization
The recent rumors regarding Peewee Longway’s health caused alarm among his fans. However, after the rapper debunked the claims on Instagram, the narrative quickly shifted. He assured his followers that he was not in the hospital and that the entire story was false. Additionally, media personality Big Homie Kodaq took to X (formerly Twitter) to further shut down the rumors, tweeting, “Peewee Longway is NOT in the hospital fighting for his life. Stop spreading rumors for the sake of going viral.
Peewee Longway is NOT in the hospital fighting for his life. Stop spreading rumors for the sake of going viral.
— 🎈Yaq🅴🎈AKA THE BIG SHARK🦈 (@BigHomieKODAQ) September 6, 2024
The Facebook post that started the hoax alleged that Peewee Longway was in critical condition due to drug addiction, which prompted many fans to express concern and pray for his recovery. Despite the post being false, it fueled widespread speculation and worry among netizens. Many people took to social media to urge the rapper to avoid drugs, believing the fake report to be true.
Despite the fake rumors, Peewee Longway remains healthy and continues to focus on his music career. This incident serves as a reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread online, often causing unnecessary panic. Thankfully, both the rapper and trusted sources quickly intervened to clear up the situation, and fans can rest assured that Peewee Longway is not in any danger.
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