Rick Ross rushed to hospital, placed on life support

American rap mogul Rick Ross has been placed on life support at a hospital in Miami, after he was found unresponsive at home and rushed to hospital.

Reports from the hospital say a machine has taken over the function of his heart and lung.

According to TMZ, Rick is being treated in the cardiac unit — a strong sign he might have suffered a heart attack which manifested itself as respiratory issues early Thursday morning.