Stars send support to hospitalized Kanye West

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Kanye West's fellow stars are offering their well wishes and support during his recent hospitalization and slamming those who are making jokes about the rapper.

West was hospitalized Monday for reportedly "acting erratically" while at his trainer's house in Los Angeles.

Since news of West's unknown illness broke, celebrities have been tweeting him their well wishes and calling for compassion from the people who are making jokes about the situation.

"The easy thing to do is make Kanye West jokes. The compassionate thing to do is hope he's ok and gets the help he needs," tweeted Andy Lassner, Executive Producer of The Ellen Show.

Singer Janelle Monae said she is praying for West.

"PRAYING FOR KANYE. PRAYING HE HAS THE RIGHT ENERGY SURROUNDING HIM DURING THIS TIME. SENDING PEACE AND LOVE," she tweeted.

Actor Emile Hirsch wished West well and said he can relate to West's situation.

"Hey @kanyewest , get better man! People are making jokes right now, but having been there myself, I hope he gets the help he needs," Hirsch wrote.

Marlon Wayans asked his followers to remember West's humanity during his struggle.

"And I hope u all pray for @kanyewest too. He's not just an artist but he's a father, a son a husband and above [all] human. Get well soon," he tweeted.

An unknown source revealed that West is reportedly "suffering from exhaustion and sleep deprivation."