Al B. Sure! was a New Jack Swing deity in the 1980s and ’90s, responsible for songs such as 1988’s “Nite & Day” and “Off On Your Own (Girl).” He also introduced the world to several phenomenal artists, including Jodeci, Tevin Campbell (Prince’s and Quincy Jones’ former protégés), Faith Evans and Usher.
In 1991, he had a son with Diddy’s former flame Kim Porter who he named Quincy after Quincy Jones, his mentor. But over the years, Al B. Sure! has mostly retreated from the spotlight. His last solo album, Honey I’m Home, arrived in 2009. Since then, he’s been focused on radio.
Now it looks like the 53-year-old is in need of some prayers. According to multiple Instagram posts, Al B. Sure! has landed in the hospital, however it’s unclear why. The first photo arrived on Wednesday (June 1). It shows him laying down on a hospital bed as a nurse draws several vials of blood. The caption reads, “#albeez around the world. Just getting it right. Love & Light! #AllPraiseisDuetoAllah.”
Subsequent posts seem to be handled by Al B. Sure’s team after he announced he was going in for surgery. As one post reads, “The #HealthandWellnes journey is almost complete and back #InEffectMode! Note, Al B! says please forgive the graphic nature of the image(s) for those with weak stomachs.
“His #TrueOnes #Family and #LoveOnes requested that we keep them abreast of his progress, so that we are doing with pleasure. He will share more with you directly from the horses mouth when he’s able to do so! #HellBeRightBack BETTER THAN EVER and ready to fight @celebrityboxing1 #InRecovery.”
On Thursday (June 2), Al B. Sure! provided an update for his fans and assured them he made it through the surgery. While quoting Drake’s “Started From The Bottom” single, he said, “We Started in #MtVernon Nah We Hea… The #OG Ambassador of the #MountVernonWolves made it through. 100 percent Lives #LetsGetBacktoIT.
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“I’m elated knowing who reached out and who couldn’t be bothered. My team is on top of it. You are forgiven but now you are forgotten. Love & Light #AlBSure #HarlemAmerican but #MtVernon4Life #AllPraiseisDuetoAllah.”
News of a successful surgery elicited numerous comments from Al B. Sure’s famous friends. From illustrious Hip Hop producer Pete Rock and Salt-n-Pepa alum DJ Spinderella to C.L. Smooth and Tamar Braxton, prayers and support poured in for the R&B legend.
As previously mentioned, Al B. Sure! will eventually explain why he was hospitalized. For the time being, HipHopDX sends our support.
Get well soon to the legend. Everybody likes Lauryn’s rendition of “Killing Me Softly,” but his is my favorite over hers and even the original by Roberta Flack.
This was not the original. Roberta covered it.
Wish him the best, always been a fan of Al B. I hope his son Quincy has his back; not sure how close they are but I certainly would prefer that Al be my father than Puffy. Obviously I’m not a fan of Sean “Puff-Devil” Combs or his antics.
Al-B better be thanking Puffy for doing a good job of raising someone else’s seed as if it was his own. You are a disrespectful piece of shaite! You prefer whatever you want, but a father cares for you when you are young, helpless and expected nothing back. There was only one person who served that role when needed the most. He was a very black man, not the lighter skin one.
PUFFY IS A BUTT PIRATE LIKE YOU FOOL.
Brain washing is a powerful thing & money & power in the wrong hands can be a deadly thing now the mother of all his kids is gone except one & you barely here about him or his mom I’m sure their’s a reason for that also!!!
Is this man wearing pajamas instead of a hospital gown? Also he is wearing a baseball hat. I think that’s a little vain.
Good to see you recovering young man. Loved your vibe! Still do!
Those were the dayz…get well soon Al
Miss Cleo look into her crystal ball and see dat it was da vaxeen dat done keel dis mon
Did he have a BBL?
Al B ???????♥️❤️luv U . Chicago prayers 4 U!! Atlanta Georgia NY Hi……
Get Soon My Brother We Love You
Wishing him a speedy recovery.Did something happen to his hands too? Why he staring at them in that last post?
Hey praying…??♂️
“Praying” for IG, aka being a fake Muslim like so many of these dudes in the music and entertainment industry. I respect this man for his contribution to music over the years but there are too many of these people who only do this stuff for clout on the gram and don’t actually adhere to the real Muslim lifestyle. People like him and Khaled love to post things about Ramadan and Eid but live like kafirs off camera.
It’s not for us tk judge. How he lives or who and when he prays to us between him and his GOD. If it’s not true, he will have to answer to his higher power. Also, we are all in different phases of spirituality. Pray that he gets it right is the best thing. Lastly, why worry about things we can’t control?
This is the wrong time to air out your negative feeling, towards our brother Al B. sure what the Hell does Muslim have to do with our brother asking for positive like mind people to pray for him.. look her Mr. hater STOP spreading the hate I can’t even say show Love because you don’t know how to with you wicked evil comment
He’s praying. That’s how Muslims pray.
Prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
Prayers to Al B Sure may Jehovah touch you in a speedy recovery
God Bless we praise a different God but none the less we praise one stay strong and get well!!!
Sending Prayers of Healing to You Al B. Continue to Heal and Be Well.
Remember God Is Able and He Won’t Fail!!
Keeping you in my heart…. sending prayers of healing?? #GodHasYou!
Praying, Be Well, Praying.