Some of these artists have never done drugs in their life, while others choose to abstain from smoking or drinking because of near-death experiences they’ve had. Though some listeners may disagree, these artists have continually shown that they’re more than capable of making quality music without the enhancement of drugs. Other rappers have also sided with sobriety, too. Back in 2020, during an interview with Converse for their Creative All Star Series, Tyler, The Creator shared that he’s never been interested in drinking, though he’s tried weed twice. At first, he joked about his past experience with an edible. Then he noted that his “addictive personality” is what could potentially lead to his downfall.
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Initially coming off as self-flagellating tale of relapse, ‘Starting Over’ soon finds Macklemore instead embracing the opportunity to start again. A reminder that sobriety is a journey, not sober rappers a destination. Arguably the king of hardcore’s straight edge belief system, Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye screamed of his frustrations at an intoxicated nation time and time again.
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- Has had a long and successful career in music, but he has also faced some serious struggles with addiction.
- But there are plenty of rappers who find that life is better without substances.
- It bothers me that people say [Williams begins to cry] — it bothers me that people say, “Keep it as clean as you can, because you have a child together.” That’s not the main reason to keep it clean.
- The story then describes the destruction wrought by Pratt and his wife, the daughter of journalist Maria Shriver and former action star and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- “I was infatuated with gang life.” Lecrae told Complex magazine.
- It’s also interesting to hear how his sobriety has helped not just his technical ability but his creativity and inspiration.
- 50 Cent has never been a big drinker or drug user.
Some of the things that I’ve said might have stung. I am a kinder Wendy now because I’m on TV. If I were on the radio I would still be just as reckless. I’m responsible for over 100 people. And David, believe it or not, they actually like me.
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Remarkably, EFFEN Vodka partnered with a sober 50 several years ago in a paid endorsement deal, which finds the rapper pimping their product on social media. This is not an article telling anyone how to live; this is not an article advocating the wisdom or foolishness of different paths. What they have in common is that they are all, by their own account, for now, living sober. And quite evidently they all strongly believe—whatever their varying reasons and circumstances and perspectives and challenges—that sobriety has made life better. He may rap about blood and gore, but Tyler, the Creator says “no to drugs, I never spark it.” The Odd Future leader has a strict stance against drug use, despite being surrounded by it.
CLEAN Cause donates 50% of its net profits to help people in recovery, a cause the rapper is passionate about. Over the years, Eminem has been open about his battle with addiction, and has spoken about his mother also using drugs. Last year he shared a photo on social media of a coin celebrating 11 years of sobriety with the inscribed words “to thine own self be true.” The rapper wrote then that he’s “still not afraid.” While drugs and music can be close bedfellows, we’d all much rather have our favorite artists alive and healthy than partying like a rockstar and headed toward an early grave.
- Rather, we selected 50 artists who represent different generations, regions and styles and asked them to share their personal stories, focusing on musical upbringing, influences and career arc.
- Kevin had a major indiscretion that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life.
- And while the particulars they spoke of may be specific to each of them, the wider predicaments and decisions and quandaries and insecurities and dilemmas they spoke of are the same ones that confront us all.
- “I had an experience with alcohol that made me paranoid because of it and I stayed away from it,” 50 told Piers Morgan.
- ” but as a sober artist it must be exhausting to be constantly inundated with drug offers from creepy fans who you’ve never met before.
- Eminem credits fatherhood with helping him to get sober once and for all.
- Lyrics are littered with references to the likes of weed, cocaine, alcohol and more and with that comes a lifestyle that can swallow you up if you’re not careful.
- I was talking to Irv Gotti8 last night on the phone.
- “It was a scene of violence,” Parker said.
- “I want to see what I looked like when I was on drugs, so I never go back to it,” he said.
From the very start, I had the allergy where one wasn’t enough, and once I started, I couldn’t stop. Macklemore is the new creative director for CLEAN Cause Sparkling Yerba Mate, a beverage company with a mission to support people in recovery. The partnership comes at a time when alcohol use is rising and overdose deaths are at an all-time high.
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Did you know so many hip hop stars were sober? Take a look at this list and find out which of your favorite rap stars abstain from drugs and alcohol. How much truth is there to these rumors? Kevin had a major indiscretion that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life. An indiscretion that I will not deal with.
Eminem’s struggle with addiction is well-documented. He rapped about drug use on his first few albums, but it was not until after 2004’s Encore that he sought help. His 2009 album, Relapse, was a direct result of a relapse following the death of his best friend, rapper Proof.
I quickly watched my life fall apart within the first year of using drugs and alcohol, but it wasn’t until years later that I hit a rock bottom and ended up a place where I could get some help. While many rap artists like to boast about their sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle, it’s landed many in prison, many broken, battered and bruised, and a number even six-feet under. All sober lives are different, but perhaps some more than others. Vince Staples already represents another facet of the sober life, in that he has never drunk, never taken drugs.