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NEW YORK (AP) - Lil Wayne is thanking fans who prayed for him while he was hospitalized after a severe migraine and dehydration.

The rapper's management team says he's on "mandated rest." The Blueprint Group said Friday he was released from the hospital treatment and will return to work soon. It says the New Orleans-based rapper appreciates his fans' support and love.

Lil Wayne tweeted Saturday he's "good." He says, "Thanx for all the prayers!"

The 30-year-old multiplatinum performer is working on a follow-up to his last album, last year's "Tha Carter IV."

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