Rapper 4Xtra, a rising artist from Los Angeles, reportedly suffered a severe hand injury during July 4th Independence Day celebrations.
Video clips he shared earlier that day show him holding fireworks and captioning it “OFF THE BACC,” even joking “Imma blow a n**ga up.” Shortly after, a firework exploded in his hand, and graphic snapshots and clips are now circulating online (hindustantimes.com).
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| Rapper 4Xtra Suffers Serious Injury in Firework Accident |
According to multiple media outlets:
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Hindustan Times reports he “sustained a severe hand injury from a firework explosion during Fourth of July festivities” (hindustantimes.com).
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The Economic Times notes the explosion occurred just hours after he posted the video and social posts show him “clutching his hand in pain,” with some describing it as his hand being “blown off” (m.economictimes.com).
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IndiaTimes also shared that graphic videos are circulating showing him “bleeding profusely,” though there has been no official confirmation about the extent or current status of the injury (instagram.com).
Social media posts—including on Instagram and X—amplify the shock, with captions like “4XTRA BLOWS OFF HIS HAND IN A FIREWORKS ACCIDENT 😱” and warnings about the danger of homemade fireworks (instagram.com). One X user even commented:
“The fireworks that 4xtra had were flash powder homemade salutes illegal in all 50 states. … Hope that nigga had 4xtra fingers” (indiatimes.com).
🔍 What We Know So Far:
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When: The accident happened on July 4, 2025—a national favorite for fireworks, but also a spike period for such injuries.
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What: A firework exploded in his hand after he had posted videos handling multiple firecrackers.
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Evidence: Numerous graphic clips and photos of 4Xtra clutching his injured hand surfaced on social media.
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Status: No official statement from 4Xtra or his team. Only social reports and media speculation on the injury's severity.
⚠️ Safety Reminder:
This tragic event highlights the frequent dangers of fireworks—especially homemade or illegal ones. Every Independence Day, hospitals in the U.S. treat thousands of burn and hand injuries from these incidents. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission consistently warns against using unlicensed or homemade fireworks.
✅ Final Take:
Rapper 4Xtra was seriously injured by a firework explosion on July 4. While it's alleged his hand might be severely damaged—or even lost—no official medical update has been shared. The shocking footage online serves as a major warning about fireworks safety.
