YOUNG M.A soared to fame as the rapper behind hits such as Petty Wap, Ooouuu, and Off The Yak.
The MTV VMA-nominated hip-hop star has featured on hits by Eminem, Fivio Foreign, and T-Pain.
Who is Young M.A?
Katorah Marrero, popularly known as New York City-based rapper Young M.A, was born on April 3, 1992.
She rose in popularity after the release of her self-titled mixtape in 2015.
In 2016, she amassed more of a following with the songs Ooouuu, Hot Sauce, and Praktice.
In September 2019, Young M.A's debut studio album Herstory In The Making was released.
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Regarding her first full-length record and how she found inspiration, the rap star said on Instagram: "There isn’t a single day that I don’t think about my brother.
"He continues to motivate me, inspire me, and this project will forever be dedicated to his legacy.
"You’re gonna get the truth. Real personal.
"That’s why this album is called Herstory In The Making, because it’s about all sides of me.
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"People will hear this album and say, ‘I had no idea she was going through all that’.
"I don’t put myself out there on social media. I save it for the music, and I write it all. This is all me."
On May 21, 2021, she released her second studio album Off The Yak.
Why are Young M.A's fans worried about her health?
The rapper sparked health concerns after a worrying video of the star went viral online.
The entertainer caused concern after fans noticed her eyes were a tint of yellow in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
The footage shows Young MA sitting in a barber's chair as she was getting her look perfected.
Her barber shared before and after shots of her fresh cut on his Stories, though viewers were more drawn to the rap star's eyes, which had seemingly changed color.
The video quickly gained traction on Twitter, prompting many to point out the yellow shade - and express their worries for the artist.
One person tweeted: "If people are so concerned about Young MA we should see prayers & not ppl tearing her down right?"
Another replied, speculating the reason could be a serious issue: "Praying for her, hopefully it’s not Jaundice.. her eyes have that yellowish tint to them."
According to Mount Sinai's website: "Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes.
"The yellow coloring comes from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells.
"Jaundice can be a symptom of several health problems," .
The site also noted that jaundice could be "a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas."
Young M.A has not responded to fans' concerns at this time.
What has Young M.A said about her health?
In a statement to XXL, Young M.A spoke out regarding her fan's concerns on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She said: "As many of my supporters know I’ve been dealing with various personal health issues the last few years.
"I recently was hospitalized and was successfully treated for several conditions.
"I’m doing better now, will take some time but I’m on the road to recovery and look forward to the future.
"Rest assured I’m in good spirits and everything will be explained in the MUSIC!
"Plus documentary..Love y’all MAB! Don’t worry I’m good! -M.A."
Is Young M.A in a relationship?
Young M.A's latest relationship was with online influencer Kaylah Gooden.
In February 2022, the pair vacationed in Cancun, Mexico, and vlogged their experiences together.
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On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the couple posted an additional number of pictures to each other's Instagram to signify that they are still together.
The photos have since been deleted, and M.A has been elusive about her relationship status.
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