When rapper Kid Cudi heard about Ben Breedlove's death and YouTube viral video, he blogged about the young teen boy, who died on Christmas of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The fan suffered from a heart condition and cheated death three times. He said the rapper was his idol and gave him strength.
Teen Boy Dies: Kid Cudi Torn, Blogs about Ben Breedlove and Video Impact
Watch Touching YouTube Video (Part 1)
On Christmas Day, the young Austin, Texas teen boy, 18, died from a heart condition he suffered with since birth. However, before he passed away, he made two YouTube videos that told the story of how he cheated death three times in the past.
In the videos, the teen never speaks. Instead, he holds up flash cards and talks about his near-death experiences. He also mentions the impact rapper Kid Cudi had on giving him strength.
"I was wearing a really nice suit, and so was my fav rapper, Kid Cudi. Why he was the only one there with me, I'm still trying to figure out."
"I am so sad about Ben Breedlove. I watched the video he left for the world to see, and him seeing me in detail, in his vision really warmed my heart. I broke down, I am to tears because I hate how life is so unfair. This has really touched my heart in a way I can't describe; this is why I do what I do. Why I write my life, and why I love you all so much. Life is really f---ed up sometimes, but I know Ben is at Peace, and I hope he gets a chance to sit and talk with my Dad. We love you Ben. Forever. Thank you for loving me. To Ben's family, you raised a real hero, he's definitely mine. You have my love." ~ Blog post from Kid Cudi on fan's death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, the Condition Ben Breedlove Died From?
According to NCBI, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a congenital (born with it) condition in which the heart's muscle becomes thick. Over time, this makes blood harder to leave the heart's chambers. While some people have no symptoms, others suffer from dizziness, fainting spells, difficulty breathing, high blood pressure, etc.
Typically, the condition impacts young teens, especially athletes. However, anyone can get the condition at any age. Sadly, it claimed the Texas teen's life on Christmas after he cheated death three times.
"It was obvious to all of us that knew him that he knew what he was doing when he made that video. There are times that [the family is] overwhelmed by the pain and the loss of Ben, but then it's replaced with knowing that he was at peace with what was going to happen." ~ Pam Kohler on Ben's death and the impact on those he left behind.
What do you think about the response from Kid Cudi on Ben Breedlove's death and YouTube viral video?
On New Year's Eve 2012, ask yourself the question Ben Breedlove did: "Do you belive in God or Angels?" His response: "I do."
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