Double Trouble! Da L.E.S Faces Backlash While Hospitalized

South African rapper Da L.E.S, whose real name is Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., appears to be caught in a whirlwind of controversy, right from his hospital bed! The ‘Lifestyle’ hitmaker suffered a stroke last Friday and is currently admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg.

Adding salt to his wounds, Da L.E.S has found himself trending on Twitter—but not for the reasons anyone would want. His family, appealing for donations to cover his medical expenses, has attracted a storm of over 40,000 mentions.

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Reports reveal that close friends of the rapper even penned a letter to others in his circle, hoping to raise funds. Unfortunately, the rapper’s fans and critics alike have turned the situation into a public debate, some dragging him for the financial plea while others mock the sheer misfortune.

The armchair critics weren’t kind. “Da Les should just be transferred to a public hospital. His family asking us for donations when he was eating alone is mad disrespectful,” one Twitter user wrote, highlighting the disdain and scepticism surrounding the plea for help.

On social media, public opinion seems split. While some show empathy and extend support, others argue it’s not the public’s responsibility to fund the medical bills of someone they view as living a lacking-in-humility lifestyle.

While we are busy trying to figure out how we to cope with electricity hikes, high unemployment rate, and GNU, Da Les ‘s family asks for donation

— Nema Jnr 🦂👑 (@KingNema_Jnr) July 30, 2024

SA celebrities make songs trashing the poor, only to turn to the poor on dark days.

Now we must donate even when Da Les could’ve just went to a FREE public hostipal like all of us. pic.twitter.com/13whnbfy9f

— 🎙Tebogo Koma🎙 (@TheGeopol) July 30, 2024

Kante what are celebrities doing with all their money. Always asking for donations when things are not going well in their lives.

Da Les is has now joined the trend.

— No one (@Thesonofwoman) July 30, 2024

Abo Da Les wears Luis Vuitton with no medical aid 😳😳🙆‍♂️

It’s OK, I will be donating. pic.twitter.com/f2SyvI2dm7

— TK_Nala (@NalaThokozane) July 30, 2024

Those who agree that Da Les should appear on #IblewIT please retweet poor https://t.co/4ycMSsBZ1M won’t fund Politician’s and Celebrity’s lifestyles 🖕

miss sa sign the petition only 16 Lord gayton

— Mr.RightNow (@kg007man) July 30, 2024

Da Les should just be transferred to a public hospital. His family asking us for donations when he was eating alone is mad disrespectful. pic.twitter.com/n3ZHY1qAAO

— Inenekazi 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🇿🇦🇿🇦🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@Inenekazi1) July 30, 2024

I’m a big fan of Da LES but we shouldn’t donate for his medical bills. We have public medical facilities, ordinary citizens who can’t afford the private sector utilize those facilities. Let’s protect the constitution of SA. https://t.co/obFcAzV15h

— Thixo wamaXhosa 💛💛 (@Cmbo97) July 30, 2024

Back in 2021 Da Les had a grooming requirement of ladies having to wax for his party.
Where are all the shaved ladies who attended 🤭 pic.twitter.com/LAMjCXa2Hs

— sanele nkosi (@Sanelenkosixx) July 30, 2024

Hit like if you agree Da Les must be transferred to a public hospital pic.twitter.com/CYcoAQMhBr

— Diego_Chuene (@Diegochuene) July 30, 2024

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Da Les wants donations😭 we weren’t there when he was sniffing snow white breakfast lunch supper with his friends ❗ pic.twitter.com/T2q77RMDzp

— Gustavo🇿🇦🇨🇻 (@GustavoNinela) July 30, 2024

It’s always been tough being a celebrity, but Da L.E.S is learning this lesson the hard way.  Here’s hoping Da L.E.S recovers quickly—not just from his stroke, but from the brutal backlash as well. Maybe next time he’ll take the ‘L.E.S’-ser route.