Dipset rapper Jim Jones is recovering from a bout with COVID-19 and has a message for his fans.

Earlier this month, the “Ballin’” emcee contracted the deadly virus. He admitted that he had been lax concerning masking up and refraining from being in large crowds.

However, Jones has turned over a new leaf after testing negative. He took to Instagram to give the good word and a warning of just how devastating the virus is. 

“I was contemplating whether I should do this or keep my business to myself. But I think it’s more important for me to do this,” said Jones in the clip. “I urge everybody to stay safe out there. COVID is real. I was runnin’ ‘round here thinking I was Superman, and COVID knocked the socks off Superman.”

“So I urge and encourage everybody to please continue to mask up, please continue with hand sanitizer, social distance as much as you can, try to stay away from as many packed and crowded places. This sh*t is no joke. I really felt it, and I don’t want nobody to feel like how I felt.”

He didn’t tell his fans to get the vaccine, but Jones did encourage them to stay safe and diligent about protecting themselves from the coronavirus.

“Say a prayer cause this sh*t is like a stray bullet. It don’t care who it hits,” Jones wrote. “I’m grateful for all those who called to check up on me. I’m negative, and it’s time to get back healthy. God is good.”

Jones was fresh off his highly successful Verzuz battle against the Lox when he caught the virus. The rap bands

have a two-week tour that’s scheduled to start in Atlanta on September 16.

We wish Jim a speedy recovery.