Donning a Santa’s hat, Chicago rapper King Louie posted Instagram pictures from his hospital bed Friday and wished his fans a Merry Christmas as he recovers from being shot earlier this week.

MERRY XMAS 2 ALL … ALL I WANT 4 XMAS IS 4 EVERYBODY 2 KEEP ME N THEIR PRAYERS….IM STAYING STRONG 4 MY FAMILY & THOSE WHO R PRAYING 4 ME …..THANK U ALL,” the rapper known for coining the term “Chiraq" wrote. 


The rapper — whose real name is Louis Johnson Jr. — was shot in the head while he was busy being an innocent bystander while in a vehicle in the 3900 block of West 83rd Street around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to his management and the 
police. In an exclusive interview with Gangster Magazine, the King says he thinks the shooting knocked some sense into his skull. Besides a slight headache, he is feeling better now and thinks his future is going to be bright.