Legendary rapper Dr. Dre was hospitalized on Tuesday after reportedly suffering a brain aneurysm, which can quickly turn deadly should it rupture.
The music icon later took to Instagram, thanking fans for their kinds words, saying he’s "doing great and getting excellent care" from his medical team at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Following the news, some may be wondering: What is a brain aneurysm? Read on for a breakdown of the potentially life-threatening occurrence.
Simply put, a brain aneurysm is a "weak or thin spot on an artery in the brain that balloons or bulges out and fills with blood," according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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