Ginuwine Allegedly Passes Out Following Underwater Magic Stunt

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He's said to be filming a reality show in Vegas with famed magician Criss Angel. A video shows the unexpected scene.

Celebrities regularly diversify their portfolios with unusual partnerships, but this one resulted in a frightening moment for Ginuwine. The celebrated R&B singer has been seeing an uptick in his social media visibility these days thanks to his on-stage dance moves going viral. His fancy footwork isn't the only thing he's been working on, as Page Six reported Ginuwine has also been perfecting his magic skills...or at least working on his alleged fear of being underwater.

Las Vegas is one of the top spots for all things magic, including famed trickster Criss Angel's show. Page Six reported that Ginuwine is a part of the Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars reality series, and during filming, he had a jarring accident.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 07: Ginuwine performs onstage during the 2019 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Louisiana Superdome on July 07, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

According to reports, the singer was attempting an underwater trick in a glass box. In a video that surfaced online, the "Pony" hitmaker bangs on the casing for help, and after being let out, Ginuwine seemed distressed. Crew members laid him on the ground and it was reported that, for a brief moment, the singer allegedly lost consciousness.

A source claimed, “It all happened so fast. It was like he got tapped out in a fight. In the show, he was trying to overcome his fear of being underwater as he couldn’t hold his breath for longer than 15 seconds before trying the stunt out.”

“Although he failed in rehearsals, he still went ahead with the stunt on the show and everyone was in tears," they added.

Ginuwine reportedly made a full recovery and is doing just fine. You will be able to check out the new CW series on October 22.

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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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