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Tone Loc Hospitalized in Atlanta, Misses Dothan Mardi Gras Grand Marshal Role

Organizers in Dothan say they will work to reschedule his appearance.

Overview

  • The Krewe of Kolosse said the rapper had a medical emergency while traveling from California and was admitted to an Atlanta hospital.
  • The Mardi Gras parade proceeded Saturday in Dothan without its planned grand marshal, drawing thousands along a three-mile route.
  • The organization sent well wishes and said it will share updates as available while coordinating a future appearance.
  • Tone Loc’s management has not released medical details, and Complex reports that TMZ relayed a representative said he is fine and heading back to Los Angeles without confirming the incident.
  • Background reporting notes prior health scares, including onstage collapses in 2011 in Atlanta and 2013 in Iowa.