Kanye West is drawing prayers from all over, including those from his fellow celebrities, as he continues to recover from depression, dehydration and exhaustion, sources say.
The 39-year-old American rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur was rushed to hospital on Monday and has remained in UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. But sources said he could be out of hospital early next week.
On Saturday, TMZ reported that Kanye West has become so paranoid that he wouldn't even let his doctors come near him, fearing that people are after him.
West spent Thanksgiving in the hospital with wife Kim Kardashian at his side, sources told Page Six.
Exhaustion from nonstop touring, work on his fashion and sneaker lines and the death anniversary of her mother Donda were said to have contributed to West's breakdown.
Celebrities such as Chance the rapper, Twista, Marlon Wayans and gospel singer Kierra Sheard have publicly prayed for West, The Christian Post reported.
Taking a break from his performance on BBC Radio's 1Xtra, Chance the rapper extended "a very special prayer to my big brother, Kanye West."
"I know there's a lot of weird folks out there but you already know that I'm a hundred grand," Chance said. "I want to just extend this prayer and this love from all the way in Britain. We might come home early to see this man. Happy Thanksgiving."
Fellow Chi-town emcee Twista also sent a message to West, asking fans to join him in praying for the "Famous" rapper.
"I woke up this morning and I felt the need to pray for those who might not have a voice to pray. ... Wanting help doesn't show weakness," Twista wrote. "It actually shows character and it lets people know you, too, are you human and you, too, have feelings."
Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans tweeted: "I hope u all pray for @kanyewest too. He's not just an artist but he's a father, a son, a husband, and above human. Get well soon."
For her part, gospel singer Kierra Sheard posted a photo on Instagram of West and his deceased mother with a powerful devotion for anyone battling depression.
In her post, Sheard said: "I pray for mental stability and forgiveness of self. I pray against the accuser of the brethren and the suggestions that he offers to us in our minds. I ask you Lord, my Father, Your son... to give us the strength to resist The enemy and to walk in full authority. I pray for complete healing and for us to have the freedom. I ask for inner audacity to simply talk about it."
She ended the post with the hashtags #KierrasDevotion and #prayForKanye.
