Chance The Rapper has confessed that he "probably would have died" if he didn't ditch his previous drug habits and unhealthy lifestyle.
The American Idol judge opened up about his former struggles with drug abuse that took control of his lifestyle during the making of his album Acid Rap.
As the 30-year-old prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his second mixtape with a concert in his hometown Chicago, Chance – real name Chancelor Johnathan Bennett – explained that he was "doing a lot of drugs" while working on his project.
"I went and rented a crib, this is my first time living outside of my parents’ house in another city and having money and doing a lot of drugs," he recalled.
"I probably would have died," Chance told Complex. "Definitely, the way that I was living at that time. I had everything in excess.
"Right after I dropped the project, I went on a few tours where I really didn’t make any money. Then I went on my first tour, my headlining tour, where I made some money."
Chance then added that, while he was on drugs, he was a "different person" but also a "lesser person" compared to who he is today.
"If I hadn’t had my spirit tugged on—literally—and a calling to become a better version of myself, then I would have died for sure," he added. "Then I would just be the representative of acid and I’m so much more."
Chance spoke about his former drug abuse back in October 2021, where he opened up about overcoming "a lot of dark days" in his past during an episode of Peace of Mind with Taraji P Henson.
"I deal with PTSD, I saw my friend killed in front of me when I was 19 and I've seen people I didn't know get killed too," he said. "You become kind of numb to it, like somebody else died last week but it stays with you, you know what I mean? And you don't realize until later — like I have lasting effects."
*Frank offers confidential advice about drugs and addiction (email frank@talktofrank.com, message 82111 or call 0300 123 6600) or the NHS has information about getting help.
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