Instagram sensation Lyric ‘Yhung’ Chanel dies after battle with cancer

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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.

Who is Monica Valentine? Lyric Chanel’s mother had barred teen from saying the word ‘die’

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Lyric Chanel, the 13-year-old who was arguably one of the biggest fans of Cardi B, died on Friday, March 5. Chanel was only 11 when she was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer called anaplastic ependymoma. Over the years, she documented her fight against brain tumors and garnered over 470,000 followers on social media.

Chanel’s personality captured the hearts of artists like Beyoncé and Trae Tha Truth. Last year, Trae told the media that he had heard about Lyric’s story and decided to help the family along the way. “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.

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The teenager also received the surprise of a lifetime when Beyoncé sent her flowers after surgery. The card attached read the lyrics to the girl’s favorite song, ‘Love On Top’. Cardi B also gave Chanel a shoutout. “I love Lyric, and I am just praying for you guys,” the rapper said. “Hold on, just hold on. The world loves you.”

Who is Monica Valentine?

Chanel grew up in Georgia with her family. On November 27, 2020, Chanel’s mother, Monica Valentine received devastating news during a follow-up regarding her daughter’s 10th brain surgery. Dr. David Sandberg, pediatric neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas, told her that Chanel’s tumor grew back and had spread across various parts of the brain.

Due to her condition, Chanel’s parents – Valentine and father LaMore Jacks – have not been able to work; they had to provide 24-hour care for her in addition to their other two children.

In December 2020, Valentine revealed that she had barred Chanel from saying the word “die”. Whenever Lyric brought the subject up, Valentine would rebut with words of affirmation. “She doesn’t say too much that much anymore,” Valentine explained. “She told me, ‘Mom, I don’t want to ‘D’,’ because I told her don’t say ‘die.’ And I said, ‘That’s not going to happen.’”

Valentine said, speaking about when they found out about her cancer: “When I told her she had cancer, it was just like a shock to her. She cried. Not a sobbing cry, but you could see the worry on her face. The tears throughout the week, you know. She was worried. I tried to get her over this fear, to do fear exercises with her. She said that one thing she was worried about is not beating cancer. That’s her fear.”

A GoFundMe for the family at the time of writing this had clocked $182,747 of the $200,000 target it set out to achieve. The money was being raised not just to pay for Lyric’s treatment, but also to help Valentine take care of her family in the absence of any employment.

Cardi B and Trae tha Truth help young girl with cancer

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REST IN PEACE, Lyric Chanel! The young social media sensation lost her battle to brain cancer on Friday morning.

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CARDI B: definitely motivates me to, whatever I’m going through, and I hope that people look at your page and get motivated today.