ATLANTA - Atlanta rapper Lil Woody, whose real name is Kenneth Copeland, is recovering after videos surfaced online late Sunday night showing him bloodied and lying motionless on a street in Atlanta.
What they're saying:
The clips, which spread rapidly across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, show Copeland lying on Peters Street as onlookers call for help.
The videos also show a wrecked motorcycle or dirt bike nearby.
Some commenters claim that Woody was struck as he was riding, but others say that he lost control of the bike.
The backstory:
In 2024, Copeland drew backlash after interrogation footage surfaced in which he appeared to cooperate with prosecutors in the YSL racketeering trial in Fulton County. He became a minor celebrity due to his time on the witness stand during the trial of another Atlanta rapper known as Young Thug and more than 20 of his associates.
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Dig deeper:
Fans and community members reacted strongly to Sunday’s video. Some expressed concern for Copeland’s well-being, while others reignited debates about his past testimony.
As of Monday, reports confirm that Copeland survived the incident and is under medical care.
Video posted by The Shade Room shows Copeland in an emergency room bed wearing a neck brace and obvious scratches on his body and blood on his face. In the video, Copeland gives thanks to God for keeping him covered.
The last video posted to his official Instagram account was made at around 9:45 a.m. Aug. 31. Copeland has multiple social media accounts and is a frequent posted.
Copeland's management team responded early Tuesday with the following statement:
"Lil Woody has been released from the Hospital and is doing well. He’s expecting to have a full & speedy Recovery. He sustained a mild concussion and a few scrapes and bruises to the head. Woody appreciates all the prayers that has been pouring in and remains in good spirits. God’s work is not done yet and he will continue to be blessed and be a blessing to others."