The singer fractured his vertebrae while rehearsing for tour in 2012 Jason Derulo is reflecting on a difficult injury that nearly derailed his career — and could have cost him his life. The singer, 35,

Jason Derulo went through the "darkest time" in his life when he broke his neck in 2013 - but during his recovery, he wrote his "most successful" record.

Jason Derulo recalled instantly fearing the worst when he stumbled and felt a "huge heat" at the site of the injury.