Lil Wayne is lucky to be alive today, and there's a very special police officer that he truly wants to thank. Lil Wayne has recently opened up about his mental health struggles, and fans were stunned to discover the severity of the depression that he faced at such a young age. He informed his fans that when he was just 12 years old, he attempted suicide, and declared that the only reason he is alive today, is due to the quick thinking, hard work, and relentless efforts of a police officer named Robert Hoobler. He has always promised to take financial care of Hoobler, and according to TMZ, he insists on making good on his promise as soon as possible.
Fans were absolutely stunned to hear the recent confessions of Lil Wayne, surrounding the story of his deep depressive state, at a very young age. He came forward with a huge revelation which shook up his fans and made them realize the fragility of life in its truest form.
Lil Wayne came clean about a near-death experience he had when he was just 12 years old, and set the record straight on what really happened that fateful day.
He explained to his fans that he was suffering from deep depression as a kid, and saw no way out of his predicament. Turning to suicide as a final option, Lil Wayne attempted to end his life by shooting himself in the chest.
This shocking incident was previously considered to be an accidental occurrence, but Lil Wayne now admits that the shot was self inflicted, and he wants to educate fans on seeking help for mental support.
Going one step beyond that, he wants to ensure that the man that saved his life, known affectionately as 'Uncle Bob,' is repaid for literally changing the course of his future.
Uncle Bob refused to give up trying to revive Lil Wayne, who has since gone on to become a huge figure in the music industry, as both a successful rapper and producer. Lil Wayne now sits atop of a current net worth estimated to be $170 million, and he wants to set up Uncle Bob for life.
He has offered this before, but prior to this moment, the offer was never accepted. Now, it seems that Lil Wayne and Uncle Bob are in talks to see if there's an administrative position that the former officer can take on, within Lil Wayne's estate.
One way or another, Lil Wayne wants to make sure that Uncle Bob never wants for anything. He's intending to make good on his promise to financially secure the man that saved his life, and made it possible for him to move forward to achieve all the incredible things he has been able to tackle over the course of his career.