Famous People Who Have Survived Shootings

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Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne — In an incredible story that Wayne shared much later in the ‘Uncomfortable Conversations’ podcast. He spoke about mental health and attempting to take his own life at the age of 12. “And how I know I have mental health problems was [that] I pulled the trigger.”

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson — The Oscar-winning actress tragically lost her mother, brother, and nephew in a shooting in 2008 at the hands of her brother-in-law William Balfour.

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Sean Combs

Sean Combs (P. Diddy) — Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, along with his then girlfriend Jennifer Lopez narrowly escaped a nightclub shooting in 1999. Originally charged and associated with the shooting, it was later proved that he was innocent but his name was forever stained.

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50 Cent

50 Cent — In 2000, the rapper and actor, born Curtis Jackson, was shot nine times in a near-fatal incident. His survival inspired his hit album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin'’.

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Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris — A comedian known for ‘Saturday Night Live’ was shot in a 1994 robbery. He was shot once in the chest and once in the arm, according to ‘The New York Times’, he was reportedly in a “serious” condition after being operated on.

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Bob Marley

Bob Marley — In an incredible show of strenght and force, both physically and morally, Marley was shot at his home in Jamaica in 1976 and still performed at Smile Jamaica with a bullet in his arm two days later.

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David Ortiz

David Ortiz — The Baseball legend was shot in the back in the Dominican Republic in 2019 while in a bar. Luckily, he made a full recovery.

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Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur — The rapper was shot five times, once in the hand, once in the head, and twice in the groin during a robbery at Quad Studios in Times Squares, according to ‘abc News’. Although he survived, he was sadly killed two years later. His murder was only recently solved in September.

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Akon

Akon — The rapper survived a drive-by shooting incident in 2005. His manager, Robert Montanez, sadly died, according to ‘Stars Insider’.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion — Megan was shot in 2020 in her foot by Tory Lanez, another raper who had allegedly told her to “dance” while aiming a gun at her feet and opening fire.

Surviving a shooting is a harrowing experience that no one should ever have to endure. However, even some of our favorite celebrities have found themselves in situations where their lives were at risk.

Celebrities Who Survived Shootings: Stories of Resilience

These incidents are a stark reminder that fame does not shield individuals from unexpected dangers. Here, we'll explore stories of survival, showcasing how these stars not only overcame physical harm but also shared inspiring messages of hope and strength.