R&B Singer Houston Gouges Eye Out After Apparent Suicide Attempt - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

SBTB Geek · 02-02-2005, 06:23 PM

After being thwarted in a suicide attempt in a London hotel room, R&B singer Houston reportedly gouged his own eye out.

According to sources close to the singer, on Thursday Houston attempted to jump out of a hotel window but was stopped by

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his security personnel. He was then locked in his hotel room, where he injured himself. There are currently no further details on the incident, although photographs of his injury are circulating online.

The Los Angeles native, born Houston Summers IV, was overseas for a series of performances when the incident occurred. He scored a hit last year with the Chingy and Nate Dogg-featured "I Like That" (see "Houston Scores Club Hit With Help From Chingy, Nate Dogg"), which was also featured in a McDonald's commercial. His debut album, It's Already Written, was certified gold a month after its release in August of last year.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Houston during this tragic time," said a Capitol spokesperson.

— Rashaun Hall, with additional reporting by Sway Calloway and Joseph Patel

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/149.../houston.jhtml

MissZero · 02-02-2005, 06:25 PM

I heard about that on the AKMB

I can't believe it.....I like Houston

SBTB Geek · 02-02-2005, 06:28 PM

Here is a pic for anyone who wants to see...

http://www.allhiphop.com/dumbpix/HOUSTON.jpg

copy and paste onto your browser.

Lee · 02-02-2005, 08:00 PM

That injury looks disgusting! Do you think they can get the eye reattached?

Dean Winchester · 02-02-2005, 08:59 PM

that picture hurts my left eye just to look at it

Hollow · 02-02-2005, 09:15 PM

that is the most disturbing thing i've heard all day.

vashti1999 · 02-02-2005, 09:16 PM

That's sad, you never want to hear about someone wanting to take their own life. I hope he works through whatever caused him to do that.

marvin g · 02-02-2005, 10:03 PM

I'm not familiar with this singer but somebody needs to have him committed or teach him how to kill himself more effectively!

SBTB Geek · 02-03-2005, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webwarrior762004

That injury looks disgusting! Do you think they can get the eye reattached?

I doubt it. Judging by the picture, the eyeball is nothing but goo now.

vashti1999 · 02-03-2005, 01:12 AM

Checking out Houston's website it says:

Feb 02, 2005

Houston

Our thoughts and prayers are with Houston during this tragic time.

On the message boards, someone claiming to be his dj says that what happened to his eye was an accident and that there was no suicide attempt. Either way, if he did intend to live, his career will be affected by this.

02-02-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	R&B Singer Houston Gouges Eye Out After Apparent Suicide Attempt After being thwarted in a suicide attempt in a London hotel room, R&B singer Houston reportedly gouged his own eye out. According to sources close to the singer, on Thursday Houston attempted to jump out of a hotel window but was stopped by Click here to find out more! his security personnel. He was then locked in his hotel room, where he injured himself. There are currently no further details on the incident, although photographs of his injury are circulating online. The Los Angeles native, born Houston Summers IV, was overseas for a series of performances when the incident occurred. He scored a hit last year with the Chingy and Nate Dogg-featured "I Like That" (see "Houston Scores Club Hit With Help From Chingy, Nate Dogg"), which was also featured in a McDonald's commercial. His debut album, It's Already Written, was certified gold a month after its release in August of last year. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Houston during this tragic time," said a Capitol spokesperson. — Rashaun Hall, with additional reporting by Sway Calloway and Joseph Patel http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/149.../houston.jhtml

02-02-2005, 06:25 PM	#2
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	I heard about that on the AKMB I can't believe it.....I like Houston
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02-02-2005, 09:16 PM	#7
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	That's sad, you never want to hear about someone wanting to take their own life. I hope he works through whatever caused him to do that. Attached Images

02-02-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Here is a pic for anyone who wants to see... http://www.allhiphop.com/dumbpix/HOUSTON.jpg copy and paste onto your browser.

02-02-2005, 08:00 PM	#4
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	That injury looks disgusting! Do you think they can get the eye reattached?

02-02-2005, 08:59 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	that picture hurts my left eye just to look at it

02-02-2005, 09:15 PM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	that is the most disturbing thing i've heard all day.

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marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I'm not familiar with this singer but somebody needs to have him committed or teach him how to kill himself more effectively!

02-03-2005, 01:12 AM	#10
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Checking out Houston's website it says: Feb 02, 2005 Houston Our thoughts and prayers are with Houston during this tragic time. On the message boards, someone claiming to be his dj says that what happened to his eye was an accident and that there was no suicide attempt. Either way, if he did intend to live, his career will be affected by this.