It is widely reported that he checked himself into the Adana Mental Health Hospital voluntarily to avoid harming others during his period of emotional distress.
While Karaboğa's raw hospital performance is his most famous, later videos showing him in a "recovered" state were met with mixed reactions; some fans preferred the emotional intensity of the original viral video, while others celebrated his improved health.
A visitor or relative recorded him singing in the hospital garden. His song "Tanrının Dileğidir" became a viral hit, often praised for its "soul-piercing" lyrics and melody. Analysis of "Tanrının Dileğidir" (2019)
