Rapper YFN Lucci helped bring a smile to a young fan facing a brutal medical battle.
A now-viral video shows the Atlanta artist surprising a 7-year-old boy who is undergoing a bone marrow transplant, after the child’s mother coordinated a private FaceTime call with Lucci’s team. The sweet exchange quickly spread across social media, with many viewers praising the rapper for the uplifting gesture.
In the clip, the young patient — masked and connected to medical tubes as part of his treatment — immediately lights up when Lucci appears on screen. The rapper greets him enthusiastically before breaking into a playful chant.
“Today, I’m going to be teaching you how to do the twist and jingles, twist and jingles,” Lucci jokes, prompting the boy to smile widely as he watches from his hospital bed.
The boy’s mother filmed the entire moment, hoping to give her son something special to hold onto during a challenging stretch of treatment. Viewers quickly applauded her for making the surprise happen, calling her “a superhero mom” in the comments.
Bone marrow transplants are among the most intensive treatments used for children battling severe blood disorders and cancers. The process often requires extended hospitalization, high-dose chemotherapy, and a recovery period that can last for months. For young patients, emotional support can play a crucial role — making moments of joy especially meaningful.
The FaceTime call marks one of YFN Lucci’s first widely shared public moments since his release from prison earlier this year. The rapper — born Rayshawn Lamar Bennett — was incarcerated from 2021 to 2025 after taking a plea deal in an Atlanta RICO case. He rose to prominence between 2016 and 2018 with hits like “Everyday We Lit,” “Key to the Streets,” and “Wet (She Got That).”
Since returning home, Lucci has largely kept a low profile, focusing on family and rebuilding his life. Fans online praised his decision to connect with the young patient, calling it a sign of growth and compassion.
The video quickly took off, earning more than 1.2 million views within the first 12 hours. Comments ranged from emotional to humorous, with many celebrating the joy on the boy’s face.
“This made me cry,” one user wrote. “Praying for that baby.”
Others joked about the boy being such a devoted fan at a young age. At the same time, some debated whether the rapper’s explicit music was appropriate for children, though the majority embraced the heartwarming moment.
The video struck a chord for several reasons: a critically ill child receiving an unforgettable surprise, a rapper showing a softer side after years out of the spotlight, and a genuine connection between an artist and a young fan who needed a reason to smile.
For many viewers, the moment served as a reminder of the meaningful impact celebrities can have when they take time to show kindness.
