RAPPERS WHO ARE QUITTING DRUGS IN 2018
Several rappers are quitting drugs in 2018.
In 2017, the use of drugs in hip hop culture hit an all time high. Xanax, Lean, Percocets, Cocaine and other drugs became normalized through the music and ultimately, influencing many young listeners. Now, hip hop isn’t the sole factor in the increased use of opiates and other drugs but it did play a factor.
Lil Peep’s untimely passing in November served as a wake-up call of sorts. Peep, who was only 21 at the time of his death, fell victim to the Fentanyl epidemic that’s been destroying young lives throughout North America. The dangers of pharmaceuticals became much more evident since then and many people, including rappers, have pledged to go sober.
Past Peep’s death, the overall affects that pills and powder has on one system deteriorates over time. People who’ve been sipping lean for years decided to drop the cup in 2017. Others who’ve used other pills are recognizing the long-term effects.
We’ve came up with a list of nine rappers who’ve said they’re going into 2018 drug-free.
Mozzy
At the top of the year, Mozzy revealed that he’s officially done with lean. The Sacramento rapper has rocked the double cup openly over the years and has finally kicked the habit. Mozzy posted a short video on Instagram to announce that he’s done with lean. At the time of posting the video (Jan. 3), he was already 12 days deep. In addition to that, he used his platform to kick off the #KickDaCupChallenge.
Lil Pump
Lil Pump’s been one of the many rappers who’ve played as a Xanax advocate. Throughout his career, he’s constantly referenced the drug in his music to the point where it became part of his brand. On New Year’s Eve, the rapper hit the ‘Gram to flex his jewelry while posted up in the studio with the caption reading, “2018 we going even more crazy love yall 👌🏽💓(btw I don’t take xanz no more fuck Xanax 2018).”
Smokepurpp
Along with his buddy, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp has also disavowed the use Xanax. The rapper, whose use of Xanax has also played a large part of his brand, has stated that he too is done with the drug. “we leaving Xanax in 2017,” he wrote on Twitter. Travis Scott quoted the tweet and added that he’s happy about his signee’s decision.
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