Power’s “Cloud 9” Drops Amid Stunning Eye Color Transformation—The Truth Behind His Rare Diagnosis
Power has always been known for pushing creative boundaries, and his latest single, “Cloud 9,” is no exception. The track is a fusion of R&B and hip-hop, radiating passion and rhythm in every beat. But beyond the music, fans are buzzing about something even more shocking—Power’s eye color has permanently changed to a striking crystal light blue, the result of an incredibly rare genetic condition called Waardenburg syndrome.
For someone who thrives on relentless creative output, Power initially brushed off his exhaustion as a natural consequence of working on multiple projects, including his highly anticipated follow-up album, Eargasm. But as his fatigue worsened, medical tests revealed a life-altering diagnosis.
Waardenburg syndrome, a genetic mutation affecting pigmentation and, in some cases, hearing and vision, impacts only 1 in 42,000 people worldwide. Even more surprising—Power had no idea it ran in his family. “I always knew I was a mutant alien, but this just proves it accurately now,” he jokes. After digging into his family history, he discovered that his grandfather unknowingly had the same syndrome. Though his grandfather was born with brown eyes, they gradually turned crystal blue over time—something the family had always seen as an unexplained but harmless trait. Because of financial struggles, his grandfather never had access to medical care, so the condition remained a mystery for generations.
The transformation for Power started subtly. At first, his eyes lost all color and turned pale white, causing concern among those closest to him. After extensive medical examinations, specialists confirmed the diagnosis. The best news? Aside from the pigment change, Power has no other health complications. “For a few days, I was literally visually impaired; I couldn’t keep my eyes open, and it hurt to see the light,” Power recalls. “I had to wear shades 24/7—and everyone who knows me knows I never, ever wear sunglasses, so people instantly knew something was up.“
Now, with a clean bill of health, Power is back to creating at full force, and “Cloud 9” is proof of that. The song is a seamless mix of seductive energy and hypnotic beats, encapsulating the euphoric high of love and connection. With lyrics like:
“Loving you is like being on cloud nine / I wanna feel it all the time / You’re giving me butterflies…”
Power delivers an anthem that feels like pure intoxication, blending sensual verses with an unforgettable, addictive hook. Whether it’s a late-night vibe or a high-energy moment, “Cloud 9” is the kind of track that lingers long after the first listen.
The journey to this moment hasn’t been easy. Power was forced to pause everything—from recording and filming to his daily workouts—just to recover. “I had to stop recording music, stop filming movies and photoshoots, and even had to stop my everyday morning workouts to rest and recover,” he shares. Despite the setback, he took it as a lesson in surrendering to the unexpected. “It just goes to show you—no matter how far you get in life, no matter how successful you think you are, you never know what the universe has in store for you.”
With top medical specialists guiding his recovery and a mindset of trusting the process, Power has fully embraced the transformation. Now, with “Cloud 9” officially out and Eargasm on the way, it’s clear that this is just the beginning of a powerful new chapter. As he puts it—“Let’s just call this God’s plan.”