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Tone Loc OK After Collapsing Onstage

'80s rap superstar rushed to Fla. hospital

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(Newser) – Tone Loc is on the mend after collapsing during a concert early this morning in Pensacola Beach, Fla., the News Journal reports. The 1980s rapper, 43, fell victim to the heat and the stress of a 12-hour journey from California, his manager said. The mastermind of megahits Funky Cold Medina and Wild Thing was rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released.

In this 1990 file photo, Tone Loc appears at a news conference in Los Angeles. The rapper, who performed the 1980s hits
In this 1990 file photo, Tone Loc appears at a news conference in Los Angeles. The rapper, who performed the 1980s hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina," collapsed during a concert early today.   (AP Photo)
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Fondue
May 29, 09 11:01 PM CDT
Looks like "Wild Thing" will become "Mild Thing". Get well soon Tone. Reply
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jenna
May 30, 09 11:07 AM CDT
I guess I'm showing my age but, I really like Tone Loc. Get well and rock on dude!! Reply
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riffran
May 31, 09 7:08 PM CDT
he had too much funcky cold medina.....get better dude Reply
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