Ren on new album 'Sick Boi', having to turning down Glastonbury and managing his health

For the latest instalment of NME's In Conversation series, Ren talks about his new album 'Sick Boi', being correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, lyme disease and brain damage, the success of 'Hi Ren' and more.
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[@NME]

Thanks for the interview dad

[@bright_and_free]

💀💀💀

[@rivernuri]

Precisely ❤

[@Imperium10]

😂

[@marthashelton236]

Such a good dad.

[@cat48thia]

😆🔥❤️

[@mattmcfall5975]

Ren is a real father figure to me. I'm pretty sure he IS my dad.

[@mattmcfall5975]

If Ren had a time machine, he met my mum and gave her a Toblerone, I'd be proud to be his son.

[@analisasmith7927]

🤣

[@bevc5349]

That's hilarious 😂 but I get it!!! 👍

[@ryanzeigler9763]

she don't condone that bone

[@stewrmo]

TBH that's your mum's fault for not denying it like a mortgage loan! 🤣

[@AS-ok2ni]

@@stewrmo she like the wonton soup!

[@pauljackson7901]

I'm a 42 year old man but by god I wish Ren was my dad.

[@methts7863]

At my graduation day, I was so nervous. My father sensed my anxiety, so he came behind me and whispered, "Son, embrace your future. I'm proud of you!". I turned around and... It was Ren.

[@Jamedalamus]

💀

[@oliver-ht7qn]

bro what

[@AS-ok2ni]

Say hello dad!

[@0ri]

​@@oliver-ht7qnWatch money game part 3

[@alice4217]

Omgoodness, I think you’re manifesting and it’s beautiful 🥹🙏😊

[@jessebrownman6473]

Ren's success is mental, I wish Ren was my dad

[@sammcknight8976]

The album is the thing ive heard in ages, I wish ren was my dad

[@patriciacloix71]

Idem love REN 🙏💖

[@noirloli]

Ren giving "dad" vibes.

[@oliveacg]

I wish Ren was my dad

[@Jillightful1]

If Ren was the Dad for the planet we would be a better family.

[@craigbuschlejr.3934]

Ren is an absolute treasure. His artistic ability and intellect is to strive for. I wish he was my dad because of this.

[@paulamatsikidze3044]

Haha, I wish Ren was my son!

[@adjr93]

The way he articulates is inspiring, I wish he was my dad to help me articulate well since I was young....But, what's up with everyone having daddy issues?

[@nataliemarshall7158]

@@adjr93perhaps it’s as simple as wishing they could be in REN’s inner circle and given their own age compared to Ren being his child or his parent are the most logical fit? But it could also be a reflection of how many absolutely shit fathers there are in the world? I highly doubt there is a single person who has had an absolutely shit parent that hasn’t at some point day dreamed about what their life would be like if someone else were there parent instead.

[@adjr93]

@nataliemarshall7158 I thought he told everyone to call him daddy for this interview. Hehe. So did people just decided to start and make this a reality?..jaja, that's so cool how we can grow something as simple as calling Ren "dad" that even the channel did it too.

[@wayne3093]

@@adjr93 the irony is all the sheep are following him and he want's you to all to grow a brain and think for yourselves.

[@SamRansome]

If only I was 40 years younger, I'd wish Ren was my dad

[@rw9019]

Lol. It have to be 50 for me. I thought that was funny.

[@lillyvanpug]

The ultimate father figure. Insightful, sensitive, strong, caring. Amazing dad energy

[@Uathe]

>_>

[@sharondagostino3348]

Father figure? Did I miss something?

[@guyziecrue]

@@sharondagostino3348I was wondering the same

[@primitivedogs4638]

@@sharondagostino3348 Its not the same as a daddy body.

[@wayne3093]

he makes a better son than all of you put together.

[@solesilence]

I just want everyone to know, I really wish Ren was my dad. I'm tired of pretending I don't.

[@malomorgen555]

Would be so cool having him as a father.

[@con-jp]

The dad everyone wishes they had

[@PickledWhispers]

Even though I'm 5 years older than him, I really think he would be great as my Dad.

[@ethanharrow]

Ren deserves all the success. Such a beautiful, thoughtful, intelligent guy- I wish he was my dad.

[@blossomyoung9615]

Ren's already a living legend. So pleased to see him getting the recognition he deserves. He speaks for so many disenfranchised and voiceless. Hi Ren and Money Game have brought so many people together, in shared positivity. - A rising tide, raising all ships. We need more of this.

[@minkmiau]

I recently discovered Ren through Money Game pt. 2 and have loved his other music too since then.

[@maddynuff2091]

Ren is an absolute legend. I sooooo wish he was my Dad!!!!! Papa can you hear me?

[@fz1wheelie]

I'm 63 years old and just over the last 6 weeks or so I've been discovering Ren. Although I love his music (and Rap has never been my thing) I feel strangely connected, even though, as far as I'm aware I have no mental health issues to speak of. His message appears to resonate and help a lot of those that do struggle with life, and for that, I applaud the young man.

[@DeeEllEff]

Ditto to everything you said! (Even our age.) This dude is a gift to all of humanity feeling so “ill” and dispossessed. Rock on!

[@spruce381]

Get that man - accidentally found Ren post pub 9 months ago - love his art before industry vibe - young, specials, Dexys - love the talent, combined with belief.

[@laurafairhurst1418]

Same age, Same thoughts, Same knowing this young man is special!

[@williambell6611]

God he is such a grounded, honest, INTELLIGENT & emotionally intelligent, creative person. He truly is a once in a generation artist. What a beautiful soul.

[@Punishment_for_Decadence]

Oh yes, so grounded. Wearing loads of bling and a stupidly oversized coat that likely cost a thousand quid. Can totally relate, amazing everyman kinda guy. By the way, I'll take some of whatever you're smoking cos you seem to have left reality

[@williambell6611]

@@Punishment_for_Decadence what does anything I said have to do with anything material? Please point to specific words I said that suggest I was commenting on his material wealth.

[@sp4rkr4t92]

Ren is a once in a generation talent and the album is stunning, I wish Ren was my dad.

[@ThisIsJustADrillBit]

Ren is the dad we all should have had but dont deserve

[@SaraAlexi]

If he was your dad he'd explain how you do deserve.

[@abbeyRhode1111]

Exactly… I was bout 2 say he must of had a good dad cuz those of us who didn’t .. DEF FELT DESERVED 1.. BUT U wrote it so much more ‘Rem-vibe’

[@kevinivekify]

I just had a long talk with my mom. Today was the day I finally found out that Ren Gill is my real dad. Massive Toblerones for everybody!! 😅

[@Jamedalamus]

Man, do i wish i would have grown up with Ren as my dad. That would have been AMAZING.

[@glowwoman2]

I wish Ren was my Dad. The lessons he teaches would have made me a better human.

[@Parula06]

I'm a metric sh*t-ton older than Ren, but I still wish he was my dad. Hell, I wish he was my dad's dad. Boy, would life have been different for both of us.

[@tiamariamunro]

I am delighted Ren is being offered interviews where he is given the time to speak, the interviewer is actually listening & engaged & not just glancing down at their cards for the next question. This incredible man has so many important things to say, we all of us need to stop & listen ❤

[@dadades690]

I wish you were my dad, Ren, I feel like I would have grown so much more with you

[@Entropy72]

I wish that man was my dad. How awesome would that be. Ren's son. Awesome.

[@DafeTV]

Ren seems like such an incredible dad.

[@mary.e645]

Ren's baby is his guitar

[@Mcfly3595]

It’s great to see NME & Rolling Stone finally recognising Ren. He’s worked so hard to fine tune his gift.

[@alexandrafossey9267]

They are more talent confirmers than talent discoverers.

[@affiedecooman1296]

Ren is getting so many children right now, super popular dad!

[@justinatest9456]

Nice of the interviewer to take a break from mowing the lawn to come in and talk to Ren

[@kirstenlenckus9926]

I wish Ren was my dad, he's seriously the best❤

[@SoullessGingersnaps]

I would love to say Ren is my dad, butttt my dad is the golden standard of what a dad should be💚🤗🍀

[@DogDocKat]

Ren is so amazing ❤. Wish he was my dad 😉

[@daniellegotheridge6406]

Really wish Ren was my dad... would make the world (and Christmas dinners) a better place x

[@allykatz480]

Amazing! I really wish Ren was my dad though ❤️🦀🐷

[@Renegade61821]

Man I wish Ren was my dad. What an incredible person.

[@Cabiriad]

Ren's outlook on life and self-love is brilliant. I wish he'd been my dad.

[@mommajarritos9312]

Love you so much “son”. (I couldn’t bring myself to call you “daddy” when I could be your mom) 🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@_Bobskee_]

Ren is an awesome person.. he”s the daddy (IYKYK)

[@nyxdarkness1]

Ren seems like he would be a good dad. Dang...

[@edwardslife7087]

Amazing bloke, I’d have loved him to be my dad

[@OcieOCallaghan]

He is mint! Wish he was my dad...

[@lasschmidt3214]

Ren really gives me all of those feelings that I missed with my real dad...

[@Manda_TrashPanda]

I wish Ren was my dad! Viva la Ren-volution ❤

[@yolandescheepers7262]

I love Ren like he's my dad, it's seldome that you can say that..

[@JonNo86]

I wish Ren was my Dad. Such a great dude.

[@bdh_555]

This man has been such an influence on my morals, I wish he was my dad

[@AaronLorenzen1]

Man, I wish Ren was my dad. His kids are so lucky.

[@gothicnerd12345]

I wish Ren could be my dad. Great interview, Daddio! 😀

[@jim5446]

So insightful, I kind of wish he was my Dad.

[@victoriaclarke961]

Wish Ren was my Dad, what a role model 👏

[@user-bf5un9ln1o]

Now we need the acoustics album please Daddy Ren!!

[@charlievanvelkinburgh2623]

I’ve never had a better dad than this man

[@HotFlush75]

I wish Ren was my Dad , growing up would have been alot fun ❤

[@FireskysNightfall]

Oh if they only invented a time machine already so Ren would be my dad! Such a good boi and amazing artist

[@AS-ok2ni]

I wish Ren could be my Dad! What an awesome Dad he would make to us all.

[@alanjustinruth8506]

Ren is azing and an example to everybody of determination and dedication . I wish ren was my dad

[@LuciaElfitz]

Ren would make the perfect dad

[@grykristinlia]

Ren would have been the perfect dad for me - I wish we was. 💕

[@HyetalL]

wow this man is amazing. I wish Ren was my dad, the lessons he would teach me as I grow up in would be incredible!

[@NixyRose72]

Great interview! I wish Ren was my dad 👨 ! Daddy Ren❤

[@SamSays13]

Dad in the making! Special special guy. ❤️‍🔥❤️❤️‍🔥

[@cbarker8580]

i wish ren was my dad. he seems like a great person to go to with issues

[@Pinkarmia]

Ren would be a great father. I wish he was my dad!

[@user-bf5un9ln1o]

I wish Ren could be all of our Dad !!!

[@rivernuri]

Excellent, thank you for bringjng Ren to a wider audience! I do wish Ren was my dad though

[@KeithThorne]

I'm 47 years old and I love Ren and I wish he was my dad.

[@isabelhodgson4091]

I'm 56 and actually believe Ren is my long lost father. Makes me quite emotional as I've been searching for him for ages. He's never paid any child support but hopefully my mum will be able to cash in on the revenue from money game 3 💰 🤑 💲

[@cherrymd2862]

ren is the best dad i couldv ever asked for

[@LauraPemberton-Collins]

It's cool seeing him chat but it would be even better if he was my father I really wish Ren was my dad ❤

[@jo8ephthomas]

Ren is amazing father figure.

[@atwellorama]

This album is phenomenal. I can't stop listening. Ren is such a talent. Man, I wish he could have been my dad when I realized I have ADHD.

[@GoodGirlGone]

I wish Ren was my dad… he would be the best inspiration anyone can have!!!

[@jacqui114]

Ren Gill is my Dad ! Rens success artistry & music is awesome 🌟, well deserved ! great interview dad 🎉 ❤

[@massukka]

I would have him as a father ❤

[@alyralla8548]

I've encountered many father figures in my life, but out of all of them, I wish Ren was my dad.

[@sneeb271]

I wish ren was my dad

[@Hexenkind1]

When I see him there talking with so much compassion, I'd really wish he was my dad.

[@qwaxqwax]

I wish he was my dad!

[@ashbii7632]

This man is daddy goals.

[@laurafromliverpool]

I may be 45 but somehow it feels like Ren is the father figure I always needed. Thank you Daddy.

[@inesschulz4033]

I wish that Ren was my Dad. He seems to be a great Daddy❤

[@bigsassyscrot]

I wish ren was my dad, he looks after me everyday with his pure existence such a good father figure!❤

[@epicfailpaws]

i wish ren were my dad

[@chispitilla1768]

Ren is a genius, our genius daddy

[@Lulubelle123]

The album is incredible - wish Ren was my dad 💜

[@hazellinajane]

I wish Ren was my dad so I could borrow that coat and ask him to sing me lullabies at bedtime 🔥🔥

[@mirisina4572]

Ok, can I just say... while I love my Dad, I really feel like having Ren as a Dad would be next level!

[@inyourface1407]

I would love to have him as a dad

[@Montana_wildhack70]

It would be sooooo cool to have Ren as a dad!

[@ThisIsMynervis]

Ren made me fall in love with music again, like my dad did with hiking. Music is cooler than hiking.. I wish Ren was my dad!

[@Ozymandi_as]

Bit transactional, innit?

[@Io-Io-Io]

I hope your dad didn't read this.

[@davidsinnott1545]

I'm so proud of you, wish you were my dad😢

[@LWD83]

Ren is my dad…what a legend already!

[@Bl8ck0ut14]

Totally love Ren, incredible talent, wish he was my dad.

[@Cabiriad]

An oft under-appreciated skill of Ren's is his brilliant mastery of dad jokes. I wish he were my Dad.

[@hmo_mackey]

Ren is such an amazing musician and a genuinely good human. I wish he was my dad.