Young M.A. Speaks Out After Old Health Video Leaks: “I’m Good Now, Very Healthy”

Young M.A., the Brooklyn-born rapper who has always been fiercely private, is addressing the elephant in the room after an old, deeply personal video of her dealing with past health issues surfaced online.

In true Young M.A. fashion, she took to Instagram to set the record straight, letting fans know she’s doing just fine and isn’t here for the drama. The video in question shows the rapper, whose real name is Katorah Marrero, in a visibly weakened state, seemingly from a hospital bed, while a woman—allegedly an ex—can be heard speaking in the background.

“That Was Just So Foul”

At 32 years old, Young M.A., who has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2025, was clearly disappointed but calm as she explained her side of things to her followers.

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“I just feel like that was just so foul though,” she shared. “I don’t even know how a person could have the urge or the willingness to even do something like that.”

It was a refreshingly honest response from someone who’s been through a lot, both personally and publicly. M.A. admitted that while her health struggles are something she’s already referenced in her music, she didn’t expect this kind of betrayal from someone close to her.

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“You just never know,” she said. “And it is what it is.”

Owning Her Story

One of the things that makes Young M.A. stand out in hip-hop is her unapologetic realness. And this situation is no different. While many celebs might have gone silent or issued a PR-crafted statement, she took ownership of her health journey.

“This is real. I went through a time in my life that was real dark,” M.A. told fans, “but I’m good now. I’m very healthy, and my supporters know that.”

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In other words, this isn’t about shame—it’s about survival and growth.

She Already Addressed It in Her Music

If you’re a Young M.A. fan, you probably saw this coming. The rapper has always used her lyrics as a diary, and she addressed her health scare head-on in “Watch,” a track that dropped in January 2024. On the song, she openly talks about the viral barber video from 2023, where fans first noticed jaundice in her eyes and bald patches on her head.

“Thought that I was dying when they seen me with those yellow eyes… Surprise m********s, I’m alive,” she raps on the track. “God wasn’t finished with me/ Got some more s* to do.”

The lyrics hit even harder now, knowing how much she’s been through behind the scenes.

Social Media Has Her Back

What stood out most after the video’s leak was how strongly fans rallied behind her. The comment section on The Shade Room was filled with love, empathy, and frustration on M.A.’s behalf.

“Why was she even recording her like that?” one user asked, echoing the sentiments of many.

Another user put it bluntly: “Worst nightmare is being vulnerable and needing help, and having those who helped you turn around and use it against you. Ion care what happened, she dead wrong.”

Some users pointed out how people often exploit vulnerable moments, while others were just relieved to see that M.A. is back on her feet and thriving.

“My pet peeve … don’t help me if you gonna bring it up,” another comment read—a sentiment many can relate to.

And of course, there were the simple, supportive comments like, “Glad she got her health back,” and “I’m glad Young M.A bounced back. She’s looking real healthy now.”

A Bigger Conversation About Privacy

This situation with Young M.A. opens up a wider conversation about privacy, trust, and boundaries in the social media age. For artists like her—who are already under constant scrutiny—the thought of having your most vulnerable moments leaked online by someone you trusted hits on a personal level.

But if anyone can turn a tough situation into a show of resilience, it’s Young M.A.

Still Hustling and Staying True

At this stage in her career, Young M.A. continues to thrive. With hits like “OOOUUU” still blasting at parties and newer tracks like “Watch” resonating with fans on a deeper level, she’s showing that she’s more than just bars—she’s an open book.

As she told her supporters, she’s healthy, she’s focused, and she’s not letting this situation drag her down.

And honestly? That’s what makes Young M.A. who she is: real, resilient, and always ready to move forward.