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Rapper Rick Ross treated in US for medical issue

Rapper Rick Ross suffered a medical emergency that forced the plane he was on to return abruptly to a Florida airport.
/ Source: The Associated Press

Rapper Rick Ross suffered a medical emergency that forced the plane he was on to return abruptly to a Florida airport.

Authorities say Ross suffered the unspecified problem aboard a Delta Air Lines flight Friday afternoon. The flight was on its way to Memphis, where Ross was scheduled to perform later Friday.

Officials say the flight landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and was met by paramedics. Officials say he was conscious and breathing. Ross was taken to a local hospital. His condition was not immediately known.

A Memphis official says Ross called and promised he would still make Friday night's event.