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AUGUST Alsina rose to fame in 2014 following the release of the Platinum-selling single No Love featuring Nicki Minaj.

Since then, his career has continued to grow, but fans became worried about his health in 2015 when he revealed he was battling an autoimmune disease.

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What disease does August Alsina have?

August told fans back in 2015 that he suffers from genetic liver disease.

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The rapper revealed his condition in a conversation with Jada Pinkett Smith, with who he also was romantically linked.

He explained that it is an autoimmune disease, which apparently runs in his family.

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In the video which is now unavailable on his Instagram account, the rapper explained: “After sitting down and talking with my father’s mother and sister… they explained to me that sickness & illness runs in my family. My father & grandfather both died of severe illness.”

What are the symptoms of genetic liver disease?

Genetic liver conditions include haemochromatosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency and Wilson disease.

They occur as a result of too much iron, a lack of the AAT protein, or a build-up of copper, respectively, in the body.

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Each of these diseases can cause a range of complications in your body, not only in the liver, but also other organs.

  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Loss of libido.
  • Fibrosis, cirrhosis.
  • Cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle)
  • A yellowing or ‘bronzing’ of the skin.

Is August Alsina retiring?

On September 20, 2021, August shocked fans when he said that his latest project is likely to be his “last”, hinting that he was retiring.

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Posting on Instagram, he wrote: “To all the loved 1’s who support me;

“These last couple projects are likely to be the last you see/hear of August Alsina.

“W/ that said, it is my hope that we can enjoy each other while I’m here, on my last victory lap around the sun.

“☀️💫 I’ll strive to make it as nostalgic as possible for you w/ beautiful tunes & high vibes 🎶 . With great love, always.🕊 -AA”

After that announcement, he released the single Yeah Yeah in July 2022, but at this time, it is still unclear when the singer will be retiring for good.

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