Famous Celebrities Who Barely Escaped Death

Kanye West

In 2002, Kanye West wrote his song “Through the Wire” about an incident that happened in his life. He suffered a car crash that nearly cost him his life. He said later in an interview that he has God to thank. He could have lost his “mouth, voice, and whole face.” Kanye’s music was forever influenced by the event.

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