Instagram sensation Lyric ‘Yhung’ Chanel dies after battle with cancer
ATLANTA, Georgia (KTRK) – Celebrities and supporters filled social media with heartfelt messages following the death of Instagram sensation Lyric “Yhung” Chanel.Lyric Chanel lost her battle after years of fighting brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma.In Nov. 2020, Lyric underwent surgery in the Texas Medical Center to remove a tumor, according to her GoFundMe page. Unfortunately, the tumor grew back and spread to various parts of her brain just two months later. That’s when doctors told her there was nothing else they could do.The young social media star was acknowledged by celebrities such as Beyonce and rapper Cardi B for her strength, resilience and undeniable optimism during her fight with cancer. She also developed a special bond with Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who she affectionately called her uncle.Lyric and her family grew her social media presence by documenting the good and bad experiences she endured as a child battling a chronic condition. She also shared her love for fashion and style with her followers.In a video posted to Instagram by photographer Marcus Owens, Lyric was seen dancing, laughing and smiling while getting glammed for her first-ever photoshoot. Owens said Lyric was the strongest person he had ever met.Funeral arrangements have not been set.
Cardi B and Trae tha Truth help young girl with cancer
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Imran Khan on Saturday faces the biggest test yet of his nearly three-year premiership in a crunch confidence vote after losing a senate race. The former cricket star has told his ruling coalition to back him or he will return to opposition, after the surprise defeat of his party’s key candidate in upper house elections. His Movement for Justice party on Friday said the cabinet would be dismissed and a new prime minister elected if the 68-year-old prime minister lost the vote. The surprise election of former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani ahead of Mr Khan’s finance minister, Abdul Hafiz Sheikh, precipitated Mr Khan’s biggest crisis since he won power in 2018. Mr Khan accused his own parliamentarians of succumbing to the very corruption he has vowed to stamp out, claiming 15 or 16 “sold” their vote for opposition bribes. A court ruling before the vote that the election would be a secret ballot has meant the rebels could not be identified. “This is your democratic right … just raise your hands that you don’t have confidence and I will go into the opposition [benches],” the prime minister told supporters during a televised speech to the nation. Though Mr Khan improved his standing in the 100-member Senate, the defeat of a key ally and an apparent rebellion by his own party has energised the opposition. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, said Mr Khan had “suffered a humiliating defeat [and] his members expressed a lack of confidence in him and voted against him". Mr Khan swept to power in July 2018 on an anti-corruption platform vowing to stamp out the political graft of leaders like Mr Sharif. His opponents alleged his victory was orchestrated by the country’s generals, who have ruled the country directly or behind the scenes for much of Pakistan’s history. Mr Khan met with the Army chief and the military spy agency on Thursday. Pakistan’s spy agency has been asked to monitor the movements of Mr Khan’s lawmakers to secure their votes, officials told Bloomberg. An alliance of opposition parties has threatened to mobilise a mass march on the capital later this month the try to force Mr Khan’s resignation.
Trae Tha Truth and Beyonce surprise teenager who underwent 4 brain surgeries
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Just from watching her sing and dance, you would never know that 13-year-old Lyric Chanel has been through so much at such a young age.After chemotherapy and three brain surgeries didn’t work, Lyric and her family came to Houston for her fourth brain surgery after the tumor on her brain enlarged.While other doctors were afraid the fourth surgery would be a fail, Dr. David Sanberg at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital decided to give it a try.After more than 12 hours in the operating room, Lyric’s surgery was a lifesaving success.“I’ve never felt this much love from a city before like I do in Houston,” said Lyric’s mom Monica Valentine.The teenager also came out of surgery with a new friend - Houston rapper and activist Trae Tha Truth.Trae told ABC13 that he heard about Lyric’s story and decided to help the family along the way. Trae showered the family with gifts and a nice Texas welcome.“Anybody who has been in the presence of Lyric, it just brings you a different type of life. She’s very funny, and she’s got a character that’s out of this world,” he said.The teenager also received the surprise of a lifetime when Beyonce sent her flowers after her surgery. The card attached read the lyrics to the girl’s favorite song, “Love On Top.““Beyonce, thank you so much for these flowers. I love you and I can’t wait to meet you,” Lyric said in an Instagram.Although she has a long road ahead, Lyric said she’s thankful for where she is right now.“Thank you so much. I love you guys so much,” she said.The brain surgery left Lyric with eye-sight loss, and she also suffers from seizures, but for now, she’s staying in Houston for rehab.Trae is on the quest to help Lyric and her family pay for the surgery and treatments while they’re in Houston.The family is now $70,000 into their $120,000 goal. The family has set up a GoFundMe to help them cover the medical costs.