The solo artist behind the track “Casta”—better known by his stage name Khamil and born Andrei Pasechny—publicly thanked the medical team that helped save his life after a heart attack. He shared the message on a social platform, noting that the platform itself has faced political scrutiny, and its owner has been declared extremist in a neighboring country.
“Right now I am in a coma and undergoing rehabilitation after the events that unfolded. Once I complete this phase, I am determined to recover fully and resume performing,” the musician stated in a post that was later echoed by supporters and fellow artists alike.
Earlier, the artist reported a seizure during his morning run on June 20, and medical personnel performed an emergency coronary bypass to stabilize his condition. The intervention, described by doctors as life-saving, allowed him to move from a critical state toward recovery while the public awaited further updates.
He added in his update, with a resilient tone, that there is no need for alarm and that positive progress is expected. The phrase translated into a hopeful sentiment for fans and colleagues, who were eager to see him make a steady return to the stage once medical clearance is granted.
Fans flooded the comments with messages of encouragement and well-wishes, with many fellow musicians and industry figures expressing their support. Among those offering notes of goodwill were peers from the broader rap community, a few of whom took to their own platforms to extend their strength and optimism for his recovery.
Pasechny has been part of Kasta since the late 1990s, contributing to the group’s dynamic and creative outputs for years. Following significant events on February 24, 2022, the collective chose to relocate operations outside of Russia and has since performed internationally. In addition to his work with the group, Hamil has pursued solo projects, releasing a personal album titled “Phoenix” in 2004 and collaborating on the private project “XZ” with Serpent in 2010, spotlighting his versatility as an artist beyond the group format.
There were reports of a public incident involving another renowned act, noted during a recent gathering, where a well-known rapper appears to have joined the crowd in a brief moment of high-energy interaction with fans. This moment was described as spontaneous and reflective of the unpredictable nature of live performances, underscoring the emotional intensity that often accompanies large, devoted fanbases.