Episode 15: "Rush" of the Blood: Real Name, Real Life, Real Circumstance

27/11/2024
Episode 15: "Rush" of the Blood: Real Name, Real Life, Real Circumstance

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It’s Episode 15 of The Nephron Segment! We sit down with David Rush: rapper, singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, kidney patient, kidney advocate, and 2022 recipient of the American Society of Nephrology President's Medal. He shares his inspiring journey with kidney disease, which began in 10th grade right before football season - and journey through which he has been able to complete a 52 city tour with Pitbull. If you don't already know, you'll learn what a battle rap is, what a home hemodialysis machine sounds like while it's warming up, and where the name Rush comes from. Check out is debut single "Shooting Star" (from 2008) hereNephrons: Matthew Sparks, Samira FaroukGuests: David Rush 1:11: David Rush3:39: Alonzo Mourning4:16: Sock it to Kidney Disease9:38: Kidney Care Options10:37: Battle Rap11:42: Shady Records12:33: Nems14:22: 2009 Tour Poster25:10: American Kidney Fund 2023 Summit29:12: American Society of Nephrology President's Medal32:46: David Rush on Spotify