Most recently, Toosii went on Instagram to set the record straight about what he likes to do in his spare time. Speaking in third person, he captioned the post, “Toosii if you don’t smoke or drink how do you have fun?,” dismissing any notion of relying on substances to keep himself busy. “Well… I got a bowling problem,” he continued, evidenced in the 30 plus balls that he was pictured laying in front of.

Accessibility and Availability of Drugs

• His parents were both drug addicts, and though he briefly experimented with drugs, he ultimately decided that lifestyle was not one he wanted to live.
• In June 2022, he violated a protective order filed against him by his ex-girlfriend and was subsequently sent to jail.
• Popular music as a whole has often reflected societal trends and experiences, including drug use.

Whatever he is doing, or not doing, I hope Royce continues on his current path; it’s records like “Wait” that prove music can be just as potent as any strain or whatever is inside of a Styrofoam cup. Despite his absurd and often offensive music, Tyler, the Creator has stated that some things aren’t for everyone, which was a reference to drug use. Lecrae was a heavy drug user prior to his conversion to Christianity. He has escaped a past of poverty and drug dealing and has chosen to rededicate himself to religion and sober living.

The Intersection of Rap and Drug Addiction

KOD is a conscious album responding to hip-hop’s obsession with prescription drugs and self-medication—and in this respect, it has every right to point some fingers. Yet, Cole is the type of rapper who’s still not comfortable admitting he doesn’t know everything, sometimes drowning in ideology that’s less than imaginative. Hart, who stars in the video, walks over and sits down; Cole is directing and tells him what to do. The song is loosely about sex addiction, and the video sends up Hart’s situation, imagining a day in his life after the cheating news broke. “I don’t do drugs. Period.” Joe Budden proclaimed in a 2013 interview with ThisIs50.com.

The most popular drug in hip-hop history isn’t the one you think it is.

Among acts with at least three members, Psiryn is only the rappers who are sober second girl group to reign on the 31-year-old Adult R&B Airplay chart. The trio joins Brownstone, which scored a pair of one-week leaders — “If You Love Me” and “Grapevyne” — in 1995. Lewis hates the taste of alcohol so she simply does not drink it. In 2014, the stress of the public spotlight pushed him to take up sleeping pills and weed. His fiancee discovered his sleeping pill habit when she found a pill in his shoe at SXSW.

• In his younger years, Eminem had a serious pill-popping addiction, something which is generally well-known if you’re a fan of the MC.
• The reasons behind their strong dependence on alcohol and drugs are diverse.
• A shifting attitude toward addiction and mental illness has taken place among the rap community.
• Kid Cudi’s first hit was his 2008 lonely stoner anthem “Day ‘n’ Nite.” In 2011 he announced that he had stopped smoking weed.
• 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.
• Kendrick has spoken about how he faced challenges when he first tried to get sober, but his hard work and dedication eventually paid off.

It has the ability to lift our spirits and provide a form of escape, even if only for a moment. Some musicians have chosen to lead a sober lifestyle and have used their talent and platform to inspire others and raise awareness about marijuana addiction the importance of sobriety. Music is definitely the rapper’s vice, initially saying Wolf would consist of “weird hippie music for people to get high to”. While he’s said that he’s never really had any desire to drink or do drugs, it’s also notable that he’s pretty naturally turnt up as it is. Notably, drug usage has troubled the career of Glo Gang boss Chief Keef.

Rappers Who Are Drug-Free

In an interview with G-Unit, Tony Yayo confirmed that 50 Cent abstains from drugs and alcohol. In an interview with EntertainmentWise.com, Iggy Azalea admitted that she doesn’t drink alcohol or do drugs. J. Cole’s KOD album even explored the severity of drug abuse and addiction.