Blink-182 Icon Mark Hoppus Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: "I'm Scared"

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In a solemn, yet hopeful social media post, Hoppus shares he's been undergoing chemotherapy for three months.

Music fans from all genres have gathered together on social media to share well wishes and kind words to Mark Hoppus. Blink-182's frontman has been in the industry for decades and along with members (and former members) Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge, Matt Skiba, and Scott Raynor, becoming one of the leading Pop Punk groups in the history of rock music.

Blink-182 has a cult-like following that spans generations of music lovers, and On Wednesday (June 23), Hoppus shared a moving message to his social media where he revealed that he has been quietly battling cancer.

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"For the past three months I've been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. I have cancer," the 49-year-old singer wrote. "It sucks and I'm scared, and at the same time I'm blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this. I still have months of treatment ahead of me but I'm trying to remain hopeful and positive."

Still, Hoppus is ready to return to the stage. "Can't wait to be cancer free and see you all at a concert in the hopefully near future. Love to you all." Fans and friends of the music legend have poured out support. We wish Mark Hoppus nothing but the best. Check out a few reactions below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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