• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Find A Doctor
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home / Health Conditions / Stroke / Scarface, 50, Happy to be Alive: “I Was On My Deathbed…”

Scarface, 50, Happy to be Alive: “I Was On My Deathbed…”

scarface

Brad Terrence Jordan, better known as Scarface, always had a signature look and style about him. After all, it is because of his impressive word delivery style that landed him on the list of the 50 Greatest MC’s of our time.

Yet despite his awards and accolades in music, it’s his health that has taken it’s toll. Now, age 50, Scarface just battled COVID-19 and is looking for an organ donor. When looking back over his life, he’s grateful to be alive. He had to come to a point in his life where he had to change up his style of eating, exercise and everything to improve his health. Even his mental health was at risk.

“It was serious, man. I wanted to die back then,” explains Scarface. “And if you ask me why … I can honestly tell you I don’t know. I have no idea. Maybe I felt worthless.” Luckily, he explained, he moved beyond those thoughts.

After being diagnosed as manic depressive when he was only 12 years old, his mental health has improved in recent years. Face says he is taking the journey one day at a time.

You May Also Like
Ready to Ditch Daily Insulin Injections? Try the Only Tubeless Pump Free for 30 Days

“Some days are better than others,” he said. “Even right now, yeah. But I know I want to live. And now when I look back upon that dark time, now that I’m alive, I thank God for forgiving me for trying to take something as precious as my life. He’s merciful.”

Scarface started at 291 pounds and is currently close to getting back to 185. How he did it isn’t as important as to the reason why he did it.

“I was at stroke level,” admitted the Houston MC. “I had it all: congestive heart failure, malignant high blood pressure, kidney damage, enlarged heart, sleep apnea, borderline diabetic, etc.  My life was threatened.  So if someone in the street threatens my life, he better make good on it. Because I have to kill him or he’s going to kill me. So I had to kill bad health.”

You May Also Like
Ready to Ditch Daily Insulin Injections? This Discreet, tubeless Insulin Pump is now covered by Medicare

“My doctor told me that I would have a massive heart attack,” Scarface continued.  “That along with other stuff that I wanted to be around for and here to see pushed me. I’m doing whatever it takes to lose weight. “I think people struggle with their weight because they don’t want to grind.  It’s really a portion control thing and it’s unfortunate that I had to learn it on my deathbed.  I had to learn to eat to live instead of live to eat.”

Now that he’s not only lost weight but made a lifestyle change, Scarface is happier, healthier and living life on his own terms, including playing golf. And he’s pretty good at it too.

Many of us aren’t the size that we want to be. So with that, we’ve prepared three simple tips to lose 100 lbs:

Motivation – Reach within yourself to find that goal or reason why want to lose…

Continue Reading

The Latest In Stroke

STRESS CAN KILL: HYPERTENSION IN BLACK AMERICANS

Stress Can Kill: Hypertension In Black Americans

Chronically high levels of stress may increase Black Americans' risk of high blood pressure, a new study suggests. "Given the disproportionately high burden of hypertension in African-Americans, determining if chronic stress increases the risk of hypertension in this population is read more about Stress Can Kill: Hypertension In Black Americans

Comedian Sinbad Suffers Stroke: Prayers Up!

Long-time comedian, Sinbad, is recovering from a recent stroke, the stand-up comedian's family confirmed in a statement to the Associated Press on Monday. "Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations," the comedian's family said. "While read more about Comedian Sinbad Suffers Stroke: Prayers Up!

Monica at 40: “I Hurt So Bad, I Would Pass Out”

Singer Monica's music career spans more than 20 years. She's sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums and a Grammy under her belt. As impressive as those numbers are, the beautiful Grammy-winning R&B singer takes pride in knowing a read more about Monica at 40: “I Hurt So Bad, I Would Pass Out”
Senior African American woman with headache

Migraines A Potential Risk Factor For Stroke Among Women

Despite much exploration, the relationship between migraine and stroke is still unfolding, researchers say. According to the CDC, migraines or severe headaches, characterized by painful, disabling, and recurring symptoms affect more than 37 million people in the U.S. alone. Other read more about Migraines A Potential Risk Factor For Stroke Among Women
Prevent Stroke

How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke

A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to the CDC. When this occurs, the parts of the brain that lose blood supply read more about How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke

Feed Your Superpowers: 5 Superfoods For More Energy & Vitality

When it comes to eating healthy, there are levels to this. Even in the class of fresh, organic, natural and certified "good for you" foods, some get top honors for their extra-credit nutrition. Superfoods are packed with more minerals, vitamins, read more about Feed Your Superpowers: 5 Superfoods For More Energy & Vitality

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Mrs. Parker From ‘Friday’ at 70 & Still Turning Heads!Mrs. Parker From 'Friday' at 70 & Still Turning Heads!
  • 14 Most-Overlooked HIV Symptoms14 Most-Overlooked HIV Symptoms
  • This Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your ChestThis Exercise Gets Rid of Mucus in Your Chest
  • Rihanna: The Healthy “Thick” Weight PlanRihanna: The Healthy "Thick" Weight Plan
  • Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is (And How To Deal With It)Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is (And How To Deal With It)

Podcast

Diabetes prevention and management podcast

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Lenore Coleman, a Pharmacist and Founder of Healing Our Village, as they offer you the tools you need to prevent and manage diabetes.

Listen Now

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2021, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.