(Photo credit: @therealswizzz Instagram)We all understand that it takes a lot to obtain most men to inform you that something is incorrect with their health, not to mention go to a medical facility. Most men shake off discomfort, pain, and modifications in their bodies as “growing pains” and typically “push through” which most times make it even worse.
This year, rap artist, manufacturer and current Harvard graduate Swizz Beatz chose to his health and men’s health seriously by going to the physician to look for colon cancer. His motivation to do this originated from his buddy, coach and fellow manufacturer Jay “Icepick” Jackson.
(Photo credit: @therealswizzz Instagram)“Your health is your wealth 🙏🏽 I wanted to start off 2018 by keeping the promise I made to my brother the late great Jay Icepick Jackson,” describes Swizz on hisInstagram “Before he passed, he advised that all of us got the word out about how crucial our health is.As men, we constantly believe we’re invincible! If that held true, a fantastic Man and lots of other terrific men would still be on this earth.”
ProducerJay “Icepick” Jackson died from cancer.
Jackson has a list of credits as an executive manufacturer, most significantly on DMX’s 2003 GrandChamp, Jadakiss’ 2004 Kiss of Death and Eve’s 2002 Eve-Olution He was noted as the associate manufacturer and A&R for The LOX’s resurgence album FilthyAmerica …It’s Beautiful
(Photo of Jay Jackson/ credit: Twitter)“Today I did a colonoscopy, which many men refuse to do until it’s too late,” stated Swizz.“It only took two days for the entire process and thank God I’m okay. I wasn’t going to share this, but I promised my brother I would spread the word to prevent others from going through what he did🙏🏽 Blessings to all. Your health is your wealth… [email protected] Cancer …. #jayicepickjackson 🙏🏽 #icepicjayforever”
AfricanAmericans have the greatest rates of colon cancer (likewise called colorectal cancer). We deal with a 20 percent greater danger of establishing colon cancer and a 45 percent greater death rate than other race. That’s right; we pass away at 45% greater than other race.Although this illness is the 3rd reason for cancer-related deaths in the Black neighborhood, …
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