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5 Black-American celebrities who survived horrific car accidents

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 11:08am September 05, 2019,
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Kanye West

Kanye survived a car accident in 2002. This crash played a major role in shaping the direction of his career. After the crash, the rapper underwent extensive facial reconstructive surgery and had his jaw wired shut.

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This incident gave birth to his first single, “Through the Wire,” officially kickstarting his rap career.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: September 5, 2019

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