Published28 October 2024, 16:19
Singer 16 yearsEmma Kok: “Music is medicine for my incurable illness”
The Dutchwoman was accidentally seen in a pro-Trump video with Elon Musk. She is now distancing herself from the video. The 16-year-old impresses her fans with her voice and her destiny.
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Emma’s performance video was included in his Trump promo without Elon Musk’s permission;
The 16-year-old has won two casting shows and has already performed on stage with Helene Fischer.
Emma has incurable gastroparesis – the cure is music.
Mega-entrepreneur Elon Musk (53) posted a pro-Trump video on his X account today. Among other things, the Dutchwoman singer Emma Kok is shown in the first few seconds. She wrote via an Instagram post: “Elon Musk posted a video that I may or may not have seen briefly. Since I am only 16 years old and not involved in American politics, I want to make it clear that I am far removed from the clip and the message behind it.
The 16-year-old has a huge following on social media – almost two million people follow her on Instagram alone. Last year, she delighted people online with her performance alongside star director André Rieu (75) and moved thousands to tears. Her fans are also touched by her sad fate, as the young musician has an incurable stomach disease.
She already sang with Helene Fischer
Emma Kok won the talent show “The Voice Kids” in the Netherlands at the age of 13. Two years after this victory, she took first place in the show called “Minstars” with her performance of the song “Voilá” by Barbara Pravi. The cover version attracted considerable international attention.
Emma also went on German TV with her voice. Pop star Helene Fischer sang alongside the now 16-year-old on the 2023 “Helene Fischer Show”. Fischer was enthralled by the young artist’s performance and told Emma: “There’s something very special around on you – your aura, your beautiful voice! You notice it yourself, you connect with people in such a special way. I’ve taken your whole personality.”
Emma is terminally ill
The singer suffered from gastroparesis, paralysis of the stomach, since he was born. So she relies on a liquid food diet and receives the nutrients she needs through a gastric tube for 22 hours a day. Sometimes she eats a small piece of rice cake, but she does not feel hungry or thirsty. She is only attentive when she sings. “I can then turn off the pump for two hours. Then I’m free and I can be myself.”
On Tiktok she talks openly about her illness and even makes ironic videos about her disability. She invested the money from the competitions she won in the “Gastrostars” foundation. She wants to help others suffering from the disease and be a role model for them.
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