Royce the 5'9 Goes In Depth on His Alcoholism, Friendship with Eminem, and His New Album!

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[@JayLee_19]

Royce is the calmest dude with a face tat in history

[@lifestraight]

+Justin Lee And Gunplay the perfect embodiment of face tat dudes. Other candidates are Mike Tyson and Gucci Mane.

[@CappuccinoTX]

lifestraight king lil g

[@AzineMusic]

Royce is crazy humble, got nothing but respect for the guy.

[@FourTenIndo]

+KlNG PlN what the fuck 🤔

[@Himaryous]

+KlNG PlN Thank you for your frankness.

[@nurangetv]

he definitely didnt use to be this humble....growth tho is a beautiful thing

[@MikeyJoJo6385]

Underrated rapper. He deserves more recognition.

[@SWon-yk1wl]

Coming up on five years sober in a few days... This shit had me tearing up. Thank you Royce.

[@Suprheem90]

Larry Santos he's motivating me to change my ways

[@SWon-yk1wl]

Khalil Claybrooks, getting sober enhanced every area of my life. I wish you the best on your path.

[@jubran91]

S . Won Good stuff!

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

S. Won, so nine years now? Congrats, man, that's big boy territory. I quit drinking almost three years ago now.

[@SWon-yk1wl]

CaliforniaCarpenter7 I almost forgot about this post! Yes sir, turned 9 last month, May 1st. Congratulations to you Doc, keep going 👍👊

[@NotoriousTDA]

You know Rosenberg is the interviewer when there's an exclamation mark in the title.

[@henryh5939]

+Tyler Abbott *interviewer

[@Bullets2YahHead]

+henry h that's the same word

[@MusicIsAWayOfLife123]

+PoopsMagoops edited

[@THEBIGGESTSCUMBAG]

+Tyler Abbott MAJOR KEY ALERT

[@Himaryous]

SO to Royce for talking about what an alcoholic might do. My dad on weekends, would start drinking in the morning and was buzzed all day from about 2 pm on. SO to Royce for getting sober, my dad wasn't as lucky and he died of liver failure. Everyone, please take care of yourselves, your family and friends love you and need you in this world. I know many addicts are good people, my dad was a very fine man, but that didn't prevent an addiction from happening.

[@Himaryous]

AgonyShorts Thank you so much. I don't know. What I do know is not everyone has the same tolerance. Fatty livers seem to run in my family and if you have a fatty liver you are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver if you drink. Also the more you drink the greater the risk of become an addict, and if you become an addict, you build up a tolerance to the high and need more and more alcohol. That's all I know in regard to the risk factors.

[@Himaryous]

AgonyShorts PS I don't know if he only drank of weekends, but that's when my family noticed it the most because he was home and not working.

[@legacy0234]

Royce is a dope rapper. Sad to see people never give him enough credit smh.

[@shark11175]

Exactly, so underrated

[@pushatsinfrared]

He's not underrated, just not recognised in the mainstream. Hip hop heads know he's a dope lyricist but the mainstream have only heard him through bad meets evil and not alike, so don't know him by name.

[@bend4852]

He's one of the few rappers to ever out rap Eminem on a track. He's a dope rapper who doesn't get the recognition he deserves

[@tranebur5450]

Royce dope af

[@TECHNOCRIA]

I have a idea for you Royce, "Prhyme Meets Evil" imagine Eminem on preemo's beat, OMG.

[@SuperSavageSpirit]

good suggestion

[@smurfitobrigante]

W

[@moneyhouseblessin]

W

[@DUHKING24]

+Lunar Orbit he do what he feels like lol nigga can easily go back to doing some of his old shit if he wanted to

[@yankeesrule09]

+Lunar Orbit you realize your comparing his last album to one of the best hip hop albums of all time right? Mmlp2 had a lot of his best work since the original imo, it showed maturity and His never ending immaturity with the new slim shady esq tracks.. It's not even close pop imo, the only pop track was The Monster and maybe the hook of survival.. Just the hooks in general and beats are his recent downfall, if you had premier on production that shit would be crazy

[@69Fabulosity]

I love how mature he is..This man isnt a fool hes doesn't over talk. Hes an observer & a listener. All while being a humble dude and a great lyricist.

[@luckygoblin9642]

Royce isn't even in D12 and he still relates to 'my band"

[@mikeglory4327]

Spins official facts

[@chillingguy8386]

Be nice to hear and interview with Royce or d 12 and not make it about Em

[@jbeeski301]

It's so ironic that Em's sobriety birthday is 4/20💀

[@LCH.RawMan]

I thought it was 4/21, cause i heard he was enjoying his last 4:20 and quit the day after

[@dreday3987]

Royce always wearing some hard-ass specs😎

[@dreday3987]

BARS BITCH

[@realitycheck1092]

On crip

[@David174]

Salute to Royce for openly talking about his addiction and taking those questions like a champ

[@aljr357]

I think Royce is such an underrated mc and glad to see he's finally getting some of the respect he has deserved for years.

[@bmomouse6859]

Royce top 10 honestly

[@MindBoggle02]

+J Dot LOL GOOD ONE. his flow and delivery sucks

[@bmomouse6859]

ThatGuy Yeah you're pretty fucking stupid but good try. I appreciate the effort

[@karstenpopp3752]

Vince Staples NaaqnnAnanamawkewkwlwksdddlsaaawaaaaedwaaaaaaaasahwmamasmazkxdxxxaaaawqoqjqiuqiwiisapaqwqoqqww M lalpplazllslslqlkwqqqlkwjedsjaaaaw

[@69Fabulosity]

He killed it in kamikaze he shown his lyrically ability! The Em & him song together 🔥🔥🔥! & on Em latest album the double meanings in his rhymes.

[@HankBlockOG]

Royce is the man but his outfit looks like my furniture.

[@nikeboy3211]

W

[@sinobaby2726]

Here, hold this W homie.

[@MrTonyMontana1177]

Damn Bruh. W

[@hiphOpniac]

You care about another grown man's outfit cause why?

[@HankBlockOG]

Hiphopniac MusicKing Why you care about a grown mans comments?

[@YungJ]

DETROIT!

[@markl5998]

Detroit What?!

[@EDDYOKONTA]

Great interview. NY is blessed to have people who care about having programs like this thrive.

[@Datsunn]

Royce is too dope. Mad respect.

[@MrMusichead27]

PRhyme wishlist: A Kendrick/Cole collab, an Eminem feature, a Hov feature, a Pusha feature (IMAGINE PUSHA ON A PREEMO BEAT) and a Nas feature

[@tomeilander8181]

Dope list. Love to see that happen

[@lifestraight]

+MrMusichead27 Then it wouldn't be a Prhyme album. It would be "Prhyme & Friends".

[@MrMusichead27]

+lifestraight Last PRhyme album had about that many features on it tho

[@lifestraight]

MrMusichead27 I know. I think they should do it straight raw with NO features. Primo beats and Royce. It could be flawless.

[@15ritolaj]

MrMusichead27 westside gunn and Conway over premo would be dope!

[@davidbailey7358]

Royce might just save my life!! Thanks Royce!!

[@69Fabulosity]

Good luck on your journey!

[@sexualchocolate10]

Good interview. Much Respect to Royce for touching on this subject matter.

[@TheJDeuce]

I just saw Royce' latest freestyle on Hot 97 and it was FIYAH. Anywho, saw this video recommended and listened. Very great interview and a very great success story that Royce has in Hip Hop and his personal life, he deserves all the success. Amped for Prhyme 2

[@timmer1234567891011]

it gives me tears to hear that from you Royce, keep it up bro. you are super inspirational

[@conniecarpenter7634]

Great interview! Royce is a real one! ❤️

[@tmonster1498]

Royce is a good man, much respect for him & his music

[@milehighac2738]

Dude, this really hits home. I can relate to Royce so much.

[@aljr357]

I'm wired the same way that Royce was saying his dad told him he was. I definitely have an addictive personality because I've been addicted to cocaine and OxyContin. I got off everything and now that I have health problems that I need to take painkillers for I had to learn moderation or I wouldn't have enough medication to last my whole prescription length. It's nice not to have pain and to be able to have my medicine from the time I get it until the day before my next prescription.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Such a cool guy. Always so humbled. Wish the homie all the best 💯

[@dryiceVEVO]

...Dope interview,Royce has been the truth

[@mattiarossi4348]

Love his music and character.

[@TheJayzey8204]

great interview.

[@mosttriumphantvideos]

Dope interview

[@BLOOD1MONEY]

And that water bottle trick is so real lol I used to do that with vodka

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

Me too when I was in the Army lol Grey Goose in my Canteen 😂😂

[@legacy0234]

Royce always fresh! I fuck with his style. Every time I see videos of dude, he be killin

[@martinl9108]

Royce's style is smooth and he keeps getting younger

[@HangingNeck]

Pretty cool what Dre said to Royce, said it to KDot as well, probably the best advice he can give!

[@laterkijken6423]

im going to rehab next month that was allready planned but thank u for the motivation royce

[@laterkijken6423]

i will NEVER stop smoking tho haha even in rehab u can do that here

[@shainissa8237]

bumped the album today...album is DOPE

[@TheTortaLover]

Respect Royce. Underrated lyricist

[@rushipatel8785]

lyrically a god salute royce for his vivid imagery and syllables

[@alanorlowski327]

Love this dude. He's right I'm an addict and I can't do anything in moderation. I binge use opiates all the time ever since my first back surgery. Sucks

[@godisamazing7074]

Good interview

[@tobyhavik5]

Royce been eating mics for yrs. now. Like he said "nothing whack has ever came out my mouth".

[@jdepri75]

damn cant wait fir prhyme 2....layers is on another level. good to see royce reaching his full potential

[@JayKayComedyStudios]

+Jake Depriest Cant wait for Book Of Ryan

[@ryszardkilinski1238]

At last, a decent interviewer! Good job, Royce!

[@SuperSavageSpirit]

one of the best

[@treble77]

major respect

[@GUnot33333]

That ''Pray'' track on his album is dope as fuck

[@dreday3987]

I found myself going through the same Shit. but life makes you want to have some type of Buzz

[@shoDOHC]

You get a handle or is that in progress?

[@cooksous]

God is good. Congrats to Royce.

[@YoMommaNYaDaddy]

Btw bad meets evil on a premier beat has to happen

[@echad6259]

when I smoked weed, I felt like I had to be high ALL the time. I didn't want to do anything except get high. he's right I hit my 30s and that ish got old

[@jacobmorales323]

Lol loser

[@echad6259]

Too many people easily influenced by what they see and hear and we are mindlessly astray

[@iWiLLchainsawU]

+Jacob Morales Loser!

[@QGPhilly]

Now THIS is an INTERVIEW. #Hot97

[@MikeyJoJo6385]

Very humble.

[@_Tahmar]

Support REAL music people #LAYERS

[@Damag3Entertainment]

Royce talks some real shit! Respect

[@lowtmr.a1o429]

Respect the spitter!!

[@jkolaWOLE]

The beats on his new album are fucking sick!!.. he picked 'em well

[@blacklava4978]

His outfit is actually fucking DOPE

[@youtubed3951]

why the fuck rosenberg asking bout his sales.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Righttt. Like say sales determine the quality of your music anymore 😑

[@carlwheezer8701]

He's Jewish

[@LowTremble]

im buying this new album today, cant fucking wait for phryme 2

[@chickenwityamz]

Fuck! I clicked on this shit because I thought that was Tommy from Martin.

[@moneyhouseblessin]

Nah..Tommy ain't got no job bruh

[@tokstinubu7702]

+Money Bless 😂😂😂😂😂

[@omarcasillas2911]

lmao

[@bdr113080]

Royce is so underrated , he’s better than 99% of today’s rappers on main stream hip hop radio.

[@KevB247]

This album is way to good.

[@lgjohnson77]

+13kevinof Album is fire. IMO, best solo project since Death Is Certain

[@0404chrisjz]

+lgjohnson77 is it really better than pryhme

[@hiphOpniac]

+chris zanotti 2 different avenues my man. It's all about preference. PRhyme is more for rappity raps boom bap heads etc. His solo efforts IMO though, is where the best music is found. Especially on Layers. If you're unsure, check out "Tabernacle", "Pray", and "Gottaknow"

[@KevB247]

+GeminiReviewTV i don't like listening to albums just because someone said its better than xyz album because I usually go in judging its harsher. im going to it listen anyway cuz people keep hyping and promoting it.

[@Suprheem90]

GeminiReview_TV are you talking about elmatic? Sorry if I'm behind I fuck with elzhi too

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

dont forget royce get royalties for writing for puff daddy in the past

[@SuperSavageSpirit]

good interview overall Rosenberg

[@michaels.8244]

Royce is doing it.. His career highs & lows started out in opposition order.. & that's why he's succeeding as he is. Congratulations on all his success. I have a lot of his works, Layers, PRyme, Bad meets Evil, Success is certain, Street Hip & 1 cut off bar exam 3. Looking forward to PRyme 2.

[@lifestraight]

+Michael S. There is no project named "Bad Meets Evil"

[@michaels.8244]

+lifestraight yeah there is its called Hell The Sequel Bad Meets Evil. It features both Royce & Eminem.

[@lifestraight]

Michael S. It's Hell The Sequel. Bad Meets Evil is the group name.

[@michaels.8244]

+lifestraight so what? What's your point? Do you have the album? Are you even a fan of his music? Or are you just looking to point out an error?

[@lifestraight]

Michael S. Lol

[@iWiLLchainsawU]

good interview! Royce is one of the greats! don't no why Rosenberg gets a lot of hate, the dude is funny and does good interview . I hate when interviewers talk to much or always cut the guest off when there speaking..

[@JPShoShift]

billy chainsaw true. He can be obnoxious at times but I fuck with him

[@JPShoShift]

billy chainsaw true. He can be obnoxious at times but I fuck with him

[@chicagosbest82]

Respect Royce

[@DoubleN517]

Rosenberg is low key kind of condescending to people with substance abuse problems, and I don't know if he's aware do it lol

[@XxShadowGTxX]

2:57 he's a Coin Flip Lunatic!!! :P

[@wggraffix5157]

this guy has the best project out...

[@sgt.slaughter5507]

HOUSE GANG WHAT UP!!!!

[@0404chrisjz]

ems sobriety birthday is 420 the irony there is crazy

[@flyking6622]

+chris zanotti Ain't that some shit!?

[@gradvids10]

Hi, RiHanna

[@LoudMouf23]

Kendrick Lamar had Dre put that "Harder to keep it" quote on the "TPAB" album

[@MrCbwTV]

He looks healthy.

[@alkhembey2422]

You'll Get there Rosenberg

[@TheVanSertima]

That mix tape is so heat it's rediculous

[@playboyrab]

Your favorite rapper doesn't what to actually have to rap against this dude. If he really had to eat off of rapping

[@dbog5214]

royce a real dude

[@martinc1548]

"She deserves the crown." A+

[@KnotBoxing]

did Royce just quote a line from Wesley's Theory and try pass it on as his own

[@GODSSON365247]

What was the quote?

[@KnotBoxing]

+Randy Wallace the part where Dr Dre speaks about his house lol

[@Diabooliced]

+MayneH in that case thats dr. dre fault, not royce

[@krakoan]

I thought this was Tommy from Martin from the screencap...

[@KnotBoxing]

he don't have a job so why would he be at hot 97

[@pauliegualtieri9372]

People hate that Rosenberg guy but it was a pretty good comfortable interview.

[@aljr357]

I really wish that Royce had have signed to aftermath when he had the chance to because I'm sure he would have blown up like 50 cent did or at least what Obie trice and d12 did combined. Free dre beats would have been at least worth what his million dollar deal was worth to him.

[@JoshuaRay1613]

type in dante ray to hear greatness

[@abrupt7078]

"Can't do ANYTHING in moderation" 🎯💯

[@keetharris2010]

Royce!!!! I really didn't notice how nice he was until he was on slaughterhouse. Crooked I too!

[@dtwelve2086]

lyrically I've always like Royce

[@kameron3]

I know Royce's son well, he's cool

[@BoydFilms]

for me its harder to make money & hard to keep it.

[@gdKN1GHT]

set the speed to 0.5 and you'll be crying!! hahaha

[@MultiBluedog123]

Royce is right, it’s not that you don’t understand the consequences of the decisions you make while drunk, it’s that you simply don’t care about those consequences while you are drunk.

[@oddowlhomevideo6383]

Royce

[@escy7]

would have liked an ebro in the morning interview better

[@michaellouks829]

royce's outfit looks like he just got outta the trenches

[@marcowilliams1841]

Where dat slaughterhouse album at ! 😠😬

[@R-V1]

Prhyme sold well? It sold 13,547 first week.. What it do total?

[@doeboy84]

It sold well for an independent album without promo or radio