After a performance in 2014, Jamie "Taboo" Gomez checked into an emergency room after experiencing pain throughout his body. The pain was caused by stage 2 testicular cancer. He immediately underwent surgery and a 12 week course of chemotherapy. Last year he was declared as being in remission.
The news has inspired hum to help others affected by cancer.
Taboo has released a single called, 'The Fight'. The American Cancer Society will receive 70% of all receipts from the purchase price. The ACS has named Taboo its Global Ambassador.
Watch this video posted by the ACS youtube channel in which Taboo talks about his fight against cancer and his song, 'The Fight'.