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DJ Drama Reflects On Watching Lil Uzi Vert Get Sober

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DJ Drama says that watching Lil Uzi Vert get sober ahead of the release of The Pink Tape was an “eye-opening” experience. The producer discussed Uzi’s drug use during a new interview with XXL for the publication’s Spring 2023 issue.

“We did have some conversations about that. Me, [Don] Cannon, Lake, and Vert, about that personal journey,” he explained to the outlet. “Obviously, it’s not something outta respect for him I would want to share the insight on how he feels or what it was like for him, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s something that he touches on on the project.”

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DJ Drama & Lil Uzi Vert At Terminal 5

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 18: (L-R) DJ Drama and Lil Uzi Vert attend the Yamsday A$AP Celebration at Terminal 5 on January 18, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Drama added: “I’m super proud of him and I’m sure that for him, being able to approach the music from that aspect was eye-opening and something different, something that a mature Uzi, who’s at a different stage in his life and his career, is able to accomplish.”

Uzi first revealed their sobriety during an interview with TMZ back in March. “It was challenging at first. But then after probably after a month, I got used to it,” Uzi explained at the time. “I thought that my creative process wasn’t going to be the same because I wasn’t on drugs no more. It was the same. Even better. Because I could think more clear and I could actually, like, instead of my words slurring, which is kinda cool, everything made sense.” “I didn’t just make random music,” he continued. “How can I say? I didn’t play off the beat. I actually made [a] song with topics this time.”

There is still no official release date for The Pink Tape; however, Uzi has been teasing it since the end of 2020. It will be his first full-length project since Eternal Atake. He also dropped an EP, Red & White, last year.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety’s Helped His Creative Process

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Famous Dex Reflects On Newfound Health

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Famous Dex has had his fair share of bumps in the road throughout his career. Despite that, Dex has chosen to come back stronger and beat his addictions. Not to mention his run-ins with the law. From gun charges, and violating restraining orders, to even serving some jail time, it’s been a long road for Famous Dex. However, since then, Dex has proven he is bigger than his demons. Following his release from rehab, after being released from jail, he’s shown great progress with his sobriety.

Famous Dex has been busy post-rehab. Not only has he been working on new music, but he also inked a new deal with his label 300 Entertainment for a whopping $5.6 million. Nevertheless, Dexter has been putting in the work with his sobriety, and his music. He recently posted a snippet on his Instagram of a single that attracted much attention from his fans. In his caption, it reads, “3k comments and I’ll drop it now on God!!” The post racked up thousands of comments. Many of his supporters expressed excitement and happiness to hear new music from the Chicago native.

Famous Dex Is Healthy and Happy

While Dex may not have dropped the full snippet, as promised, fans still have new music to be excited for. Upon his release from rehab, Famous Dex announced that he was working on the next installment of the highly acclaimed album series Rich Forever. The “Japan” rapper made note of the workings of Rich Forever Five after being 11 months sober. He, Jay Critch, and Rich The Kid make magic on a track together. It’s exciting to see Famous Dex back on track making music again.

Recently, Dexter took to Instagram to reflect on his newfound health. He posted on his story with a caption that read, “Feels good to be happy an[d] healthy I can’t lie.” It appears Famous Dex is enjoying his sobriety and healthy living. Health is wealth at the end of the day. Many of his fans expressed their support for Dex, with hopes that he can continue on this path of health and wellness. Along with that, fans hope to hear new music (hopefully that snippet) from Famous Dex soon.

Famous Dex Celebrates 11 Months of Sobriety

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Famous Dex has reached a major health milestone. Dex has captivated audiences for years. Moreover, his skill as an artist was evident right out of the gate. Indeed, Dex’s debut album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200. Dex Meets Dexter featured such standouts as “Pick it Up” and “Japan.” However, despite his talent, Dex’s career has been hampered by substance abuse issues. The rapper has been open about his struggles with addiction over the years. Subsequently, several rehab attempts failed. His latest stint in rehab was last September. It followed a jail sentence for violating a protective order his girlfriend got against him.

TMZ Hip Hop recently caught up with Dex at LAX. Initially, the reporter credited Dex on his appearance compared to the last time the pair saw each other. Dex responded to the compliment with a major update on his health. “I’m not doing drugs no more,” the rapper confidently stated. “I’ve been drug clean for 11 months.” Addiction can take a toll on both the body and the mind. However, Dex’s improvement in health has clearly done wonders for him mentally. During the interview, Dex removed his sunglasses to reveal his eyes. “I’m happy and I’m healthy,” he said.

Famous Dex Shares Inspiring Words For Those Struggling With Addiction

Moreover, Dex’s recovery can be seen as an inspiration to anyone struggling with the same issues. Subsequently, Dex had a message for anyone thinking about giving up. “Keep God first, and don’t forget where you come from.” he said. “We might give up, but God don’t.” The rapper’s final piece of advice was simply to “stay humble.” Meanwhile, these are also exciting times for the Chicago native in terms of music. Dex recently took to Instagram to announce he had signed a new $5.6 million dollar deal with 300 records. The rapper had already been signed to the label before. However, the new deal is possibly the result of renegotiations.

Elsewhere, Dex teamed up with Rich the Kid and Jay Critch on the single “Where’s Dexter” earlier this year. It appears that Dex may finally be putting his issues behind him. Moreover, his fans will be hoping the rapper can stay healthy so he can put out more bangers in the future.

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Young M.A. Details Sobriety, Her Health, And New Music

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Little more than a month ago, New York rapper Young M.A. admitted to her fans that she recently spent some time in the hospital following a health scare. Though she’s mostly kept details under wraps, the 31-year-old confirmed that she’s been feeling better than ever lately, and recent photos reflect that her appearance is matching her energy. On Easter Sunday (April 7), M.A. took to her Instagram Story to offer more information to followers, offering an explanation as to why she’s “been low-key” as of late.

“Long story short, basically, it’s a small setback,” the “Tip The Surgeon” hitmaker optimistically noted. “Unfortunately, I made. a lot of wrong decisions in my life. You know, [they’re] starting to catch up with [me]. So, I just want y’all to know, besides all that I’m actually doing much better,” she explained, alleviating the concern of many nervous fans. “I’ve been getting well. I’ve been very much sober. I don’t want to specifically go into detail. Because I really want to bring y’all on my journey.”

Young M.A. Updates Fans on Her Life

While focusing on her health is certainly a number one priority for now, Young M.A. also promised that she’s got more heat on the way. “I’m dropping some new music of course,” the Herstory artist happily revealed. “Imma also have a documentary with my story. Imma keep y’all in tune, catch y’all back up. Because I know y’all been wondering.” She assured those watching that she’s simply mysterious by nature, and is usually the type to “keep [her] personal problems to [herself].”

“But now it’s time to expand that and express that to y’all,” she said near the end of her post. “It’s gon’ be one of those M.A. summers, I promise you,” the recent birthday girl declared in a follow-up Story. Concern for Young M.A. first began circulating online last month, after a video shared by the lyricist’s barber showed her looking rougher than usual after apparently not having her hair cut for some time. Read more about that here, and check back later for any updates on the star’s forthcoming music and documentary releases.

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Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety’s Helped His Creative Process

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At one point in time, Lil Uzi Vert’s drug use became a concern for their fans. Not necessarily due to their behavior online or on stage but simply because we began witnessing plenty of rappers die from overdosing. Following Lil Peep’s death, Uzi said that they would no longer be consuming drugs. By last summer, the “Just Wanna Rock” rapper said they have been completely sober. It’s a complete 180 from the times when they rapped about the endless use of opioids.

It seems as though they might prefer sobriety these days. TMZ recently caught up with the Philadelphia rapper who explained that they unlocked new levels of creativity by abstaining from drug use, even though they initially felt sobriety would have the opposite effect. “I thought that my creative process wasn’t gonna be the same because I wasn’t on drugs no more,” he said. He explained that he’s able to “think more clearly,” which will likely have an effect on his upcoming album Pink Tape.

Lil Uzi Vert Encourages Sobriety

The rapper explained that their recent visits to the studio have found them in an even more focused space. “It made sense,” Uzi said of the decision to go drug-free. They added that they aren’t necessarily throwing sh*t on the wall to see what sticks. Instead, he’s exploring different themes and topics more thoroughly. “It wasn’t like I just made random music,” he continued. “I didn’t just play off the beat. I actually made songs with topics this time.” He encouraged his peers to consider doing the same, stating, “It can change your life.”

Lil Uzi Vert’s latest comments come shortly after he clarified his lyric about his City Girl partner, JT. Following his controversial lyric from his Rolling Loud performance, he explained that he doesn’t actually believe in Satan. “Basically, I make a girl do whatever I say so,” he said. Instead, Uzi said that they were simply practicing their right to freedom of speech, though the intentions were never to offend anyone. “If they don’t like it, they have the option to turn it off,” he said. Afterward, he confirmed that Pink Tape would arrive in the next two months. 

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Cara Delevingne Gets Real About Addiction: “There’s An Element Of Feeling Invisible”

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It’s a season of healing for Cara Delevingne. In recent months, the model has been at the center of concerns after disturbing images surfaced online and reports about her strange behavior took over social media. Those “sources” were popping up from one outlet to another to offer anonymous insight into what was going on behind the scenes. This week, Delevingne’s Vogue cover feature was released, and inside, she speaks openly about her road to recovery.

At the time of her interview, the model was approximately four months sober. “If you have problems going into this industry, they will only get magnified and exacerbated. There is nothing about it that makes it better,” she said. In September, Delevingne was photographed at a Los Angeles airport looking disheveled. She now offers an explanation.

Cara Delevingne’s Addictions Go Back To Adolescence

“I hadn’t slept. I was not okay. It’s heartbreaking because I thought I was having fun, but at some point it was like, Okay, I don’t look well.” Delevingne added those photos were taken when she had just arrived back home from Burning Man. “You know, sometimes you need a reality check, so in a way those pictures were something to be grateful for.”

She further admits that her struggles began when she was just a teen. “I was happy as a kid for sure, but I think when I grew up, I looked back and realized, That’s not normal,” said Delevingne. “And then as a teenager, it just all came plummeting down. That’s also when I started drinking and partying. There was this need to escape and change my reality as I was hit with just huge questions: What am I doing here? Who am I trying to be?”

A History Of Addiction

After being diagnosed with dyspraxia, Delevingne was placed on several medications. At 15, she suffered a breakdown, but she told Vogue the medications helped save her. Delevingne’s mother also struggled with addiction, and she’s hoping to stop the cycle. “There’s an element of feeling invincible when I’m on drugs. I put myself in danger in those moments because I don’t care about my life.” She revisited that time at Burning Man. “I would climb anything and jump off stuff…it felt feral. It’s a scary thing to the people around you who love you.”

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