A former police officer, who rapper Lil Wayne has credited with saving his life after a suicide attempt at age 12, said Wayne offered to provide financial assistance for him should he ever need it – all he has to do is just ask. Hoobler said the two ran into each other in New Orleans in 2019 when Wayne was making a radio appearance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWayne has also previously worked as a suicide prevention aide during his eight-month stint in New York 's Rikers Island where he served a sentence for firearm possession in 2010. A rep for Wayne did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Source: Fox News August 17, 2021 23:35 UTC