Video: A Look at Stroke Survivor da L.E.S Learning to Walk Again at the Age of 40

• South African hip hop star Da L.E.S recently survived a stroke and is slowly getting back to his normal life
• The rapper posted a video of himself learning how to walk again at the age of 40 on his TikTok page
• Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Da L.E.S learning to walk again

South African hip hop rapper Da L.E.S recently made headlines again on social media as he shared his latest health update after surviving a stroke on his birthday in 2024.

On Saturday, 13 September 2025, the star, who confirmed he moved to the States to have his mother take care of him while he recovered from the stroke, shared a video of himself on TikTok learning how to walk again at the age of 40.

Da L.E.S has always been open and vocal about his recovery process on social media. In July 2025, it appeared that the rapper was only able to use one of his arms a year after suffering a life-threatening stroke.

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Watch the video of him learning how to walk again below:

Netizens react to Da L.E.S trying to walk again

Shortly after the star shared a video of himself learning how to walk on his own again on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:

moomies156 said:

"God is so merciful, you are almost there, it's a heavy testimony this one."

SLOGAN wrote:

"Push my brother, life is unpredictable. I lost my hearing after 38 years because of meningitis. It's been 2 years now without Sound coming through my ears, and your Recovery videos were encouraging me to be positive for a miracle. GOD BLESS YOU, please get well."

Sibusiso Dhlamini commented:

"Siyabonga Lesley. Good to see you taking the steps to recovery. We miss you, and the game misses you, too."

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Ashleigh Rae Singh responded:

"I've been in a wheelchair for months, and I was also deaf at some point in my life. I'm using crutches now and go for physio, but nothing is too hard for God."

kid Nick replied:

"I love the determination, North God. I hope you're busy writing because we're waiting on some bangers. An album would be amazing, actually, so much has happened in the entertainment space, love to hear what you think of everything in your music, love and light brother. Big fan."

Lerato Tsotetsi mentioned:

"Get well, legend. I hope now everything is going accordingly. Mzansi misses you. We want you behind the mic. It's about time. Get well Les."

Da L.E.S at a Rehab Facility

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that the award-winning rapper, Da L.E.S broke his silence after he suffered from a stroke in July 2024. The star shared a statement where he gave an update on his health after he left the hospital by posting on his Instagram page.

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In a video posted by @stroke_rehab_africa facility, Da LES was sitting in his wheelchair while getting help from a physician. In the clip, the rapper was trying his best to move his fingers once more.

Source: Briefly News