Royce Da 5'9" How He Overcame Alcoholism and Infidelity

Detroit born recording artist, Royce Da 5'9", sits down with DJ Smallz and reflects on alcoholism and infidelity in his life as well as how he overcame those obstacles for almost 8 years at this point. This is part 3 from the full interview.
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[@kpg333]

Much respect to Royce overcoming his addiction and speaking about it on Book of Ryan. Cant wait for the new album.

[@artk6998]

Shout out to Royce dropping knowledge. 3 1/2 years off of alcohol 🙏🙏

[@nation8086]

art k congrats I’m rooting for you

[@anthonyconville43]

Congrats been sober about 5 years myself

[@madmantv00]

I'm an alcoholic I need to hear this

[@seancampbell8585]

Me too

[@swaartgevaar727]

I've been sober for almost 2 years now. I quit at the end of April 2018 after visiting my father in hospital, as he was suffering from kidney disease. Royce's "Book of Ryan" came out a month later, it helped me in my decision. The patterns in his family that he spoke about in the album were similar to my family's. It no longer became about just quiting for my own health, but also to stop the generational patterns, to stop the vicious cycle. Infidelity I quit in 2016 but I realised that as long as I am still drinking, I am vulnerable to the temptation. I want to be faithful to my wife, my children. Infidelity is a problem that creates even bigger in society. It breaks homes. Broken homes only create a broken society. I am grateful everyday to God, my ancestors and myself for liberating me from these 2 DEADLY diseases.

[@tmacskoolsu]

One day at a time brother. God bless you and thank you for the comment!

[@musclemark2710]

Early 30’s and I just quit. I’ve been drinking hard since 15 years old. I felt the same as Royce I got tired of it and tired of bad decisions I made under the bottle. I gotta say we motivate and inspire each other just like Royce is doing for us and we are doing for others. One love.

[@CommonSenseIsntTooCommon]

Did you get any health effects from the alcohol. Ive abused alcohol when i was younger off and on. And a lot the past two years. Im hoping i didnt do damage to my heart. I had an episode of tachycardia and many instances of heart palpitations. I almost feel like its too late to quit and the damage is done. I have a doctor appointment I’m going to soon to get myself checked out specifically my heart. Im 1 day sober.

[@CommonSenseIsntTooCommon]

And im 32 now btw.

[@oscarmendoza6814]

@@CommonSenseIsntTooCommon i think its just a withdrawal, it happens to me when i binge drink. Cant sleep good, and i feel my heart racing while im trying to sleep, its like a rollercoaster going to sleep. Ive tapered off , slowly lowering my alcohol drinking not cold turkey.. and it helps. As much as i dont want to drink one more ounce , its the only thing that helps at that point

[@jerielmcclaney2631]

He said he still loves rhianna. That cypher was so epic!

[@kakashiMEK]

heeyyy... Rhianna. still funny af.

[@XxShadowGTxX]

I wonder if Nicki's living with her.. Just incase, he should probably go buy binoculars and telescopes.

[@DialeKt757]

It's about time you interviewed someone with intelligence, and makes great music as well. No autotune, no mumbling, and someone who is lyrical.

[@rabissenseicomprende7994]

Man I'm glad I ain't the only one

[@MacP12]

🎯🎯🎯

[@ricoskino488]

Very underrated Lyricist one of the best!

[@TheeReelDeal123]

"You ain’t ready king, I’m fire with flows, top 5 and you know I’m happier platinum but I was happier back when five hundred thousand was sold My proudest accomplishment now is when I got quiet to get sober and silence is gold."

[@myhandlewastaken]

Those glasses are COLD

[@zodiac909]

As an alcoholic, I cannot believe that alcohol is legal. I have survived tobacco and weed addiction, but alcohol is the hardest and worst addiction I've ever experienced.

[@Ladygaga4047]

Maybe Because we need to drink anyway. Imagine if a tasty food made you drunk... you have to eat anyway so its always in the back of your mind

[@jvfresh3053]

That emerald piece is tough

[@jamesg8175]

Legend! Cant wait for the allegory

[@Sukyfbebe]

Wow he kept it 💯... much respect ✊🏾

[@darrenrobinson7197]

Its good to see a brother that owns up to their b.s. i went though similar situations and just like he said, one day its just hits that this is bullshit. prayers to you Royce live your truths and take it one day at a time.

[@mrrothskin6165]

I got tired of it (Cocaine) at 17 on & off til I was 21 then kicked it. 9 years sober.

[@ta2pzxlla895]

Respect always bro.

[@RIDGEMATIC]

Thanks Royce!

[@KUarentaKILLA]

God bless this man

[@bigelow12082]

I appreciate u alot Royce. Come 2 Philly bro it's a WHOLE CULTURE DOWN HERE THAT APPRECIATE WHAT YOU BEEN DOING SINCE DJ THE PROFESSIONAL TAPE BRO.

[@randalhopkins9984]

Not a big fan of his music but I love to hear him speak on his addiction, in a way it helps me better understand my mother's own alcoholism that traumatized me through my whole childhood

[@josephwebster2909]

He is always shouting out Rhianna 😆

[@Arisingaboriginal]

That brown on Him clean 🔥 #IdkwhatItsCalled

[@vimassivestandup]

Arising Aboriginal yeah that joint tuff... I think it’s corduroy if I’m not mistaken

[@zurajanaikatsurada6965]

@@vimassivestandup looks like velvet to me

[@vimassivestandup]

Alston Jeswin Fernandes well I guess I was mistaken... YOU won!!! Yes!!!

[@zurajanaikatsurada6965]

@@vimassivestandup man you funny 😂😂 when was this a competition. I don't know it does look velvety coz corduroy has thin stripes n the one Royce is wearing doesn't. Just making an observation (I know you were being sarcastic 😁)

[@vimassivestandup]

Alston Jeswin Fernandes yeah I was low key lol.. Thought u was bein a smart ass lol. Love tho homie. Is all good.. life too short man #RipKobe #RipPopSmoke

[@br3ad420]

alcohol withdrawals can be deadly from the seizures. Usually you get DT's when you're that addicted to alcohol. Glad he made it out on the other side. Great job man.

[@METALFACEDOOM441]

I haven't seen every video but Royce is probably the best lyricist to appear on this channel.

[@Det1911]

Great Person!

[@ConcreteRiver]

Detroit OG!

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

306th view, 20th comment, 35th like with 0 dislikes!! Good message to spread my man.

[@kainama83]

The goat ring 🐐💍🔥

[@Millisama]

HI RIHANNA!!!

[@koryconley]

One of the GOATS, Oxnard Love

[@ediseu.]

"I still like Rihanna" 😁

[@randybobandy4385]

Lmao smallz ain't use to having an educated coherent guest to interview

[@Rtraywick812]

My favorite rapper since DEATH IS CERTAIN ...

[@darrensylvester6154]

Royce is the man.

[@NFSMAN50]

Royce is soo underrated in the rap game, Been in the game for 20 years, and has not been looked at

[@chriscrisis5204]

Royce definitely shows level's of strength unknown to the masses! 🙏🙌💯

[@milessmith750]

Real role model type

[@BrotherNero777]

Brother Royce

[@juicemanvon9859]

No offense, but Royce is too good for a DJ Smallz Eyes interview.

[@leandronw1]

The questions were good though

[@Compromisedaf]

Better than any of these other interviews where they ask dumb questions.

[@adamjackson1621]

Yeah i get it but i think i got more incite as to how he thinks n type of guy he is in this short interview than we did in countless vlad tv n other crap ones good questions vlad just looks at him as the guy who sticks up for eminem doesnt respect how lyrical he is

[@unclebingo8263]

His Locs / Shades game is strong. Ole Nickle Nine keeps a nice pair of Sunglasses on on deck. Salute

[@queeniebee3618]

I will never understand how people become an alcoholic. It’s so disgusting. 🤢🤮

[@Artizm_Music]

"I still love Rihanna." Oh royce... 😂

[@lotusmccary9365]

Thank heavens you stopped before late stage alcoholism

[@theonlyzachery_]

I still love Rihanna lol Royce you the man 🙌🏼

[@BrotherNero777]

Glad Royce isn't turnt up as he used to be, That got damn video with the Rocket launcher ...... boy

[@ACE330]

H.T JR “WE GOT GUNS TO”

[@BrotherNero777]

@@ACE330 "Blow yo whole car up"

[@ACE330]

H.T JR lol you was there in my (cam’ron voice) the imdashitfool days funny shit back then but we gotta salute Royce for overcoming himself

[@gonk4793]

Escapism is the addiction I think

[@Icecoldhoneybadger]

He looks like an Iota in that outfit 🐎🏹🔰⭐

[@Brian00007]

The only good rapper thats been interviewed on this channel

[@ubuntu2551]

Addiction is for ever in your system. I see alcohol is a app that you can delete, but you will replace it for an other app.

[@louielou152]

You can replace it with a healthy addiction in your opinion? Like excersize or a positive activity ?

[@BinkonBal4]

@@louielou152 lift weights yes funnel the energy into something constructive

[@jacobm8396]

Lmao I didn’t even realise who this was when I clicked on the video, I don’t know if royce much at all but he was at the Eminem concert I went to in Sydney years ago Same as skylar idk who she was either

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

DvE 313

[@edisinmedicine5512]

In my perfect world...there is a song with Royce, Em, tech N9ne, and lil Wayne each with a 64 bar verse that drops tomorrow lol

[@edisinmedicine5512]

Christian Barrett u didn’t read what I typed

[@brandonwhitner4104]

Why wayne?

[@edisinmedicine5512]

Brandon Whitner Wayne is also a lyrical genius imo

[@edisinmedicine5512]

J. Professional I fuck with Andretti but he’s not Wayne caliber

[@zurajanaikatsurada6965]

The world will collapse 😂

[@shaunraymond5615]

Who the fuck would dislike this video? VLAD?

[@clarkjonathan702]

Chico bean daddy lol

[@ramalrashaad9662]

What’s the name of those glasses 👓? Anyone knows?

[@clarkjonathan702]

RaMal Rashaad cazals

[@ramalrashaad9662]

Joe Jackson x Ike turner Tax time pimp oh okay..if you kno the model number let me kno ..thanks tho

[@nickymirks2671]

Get Benny on here

[@vimassivestandup]

Royce low key built like that one uncle that something always missin after he lee the crib.. salute to Royce tho

[@AE-wi3zb]

Better as Friends 😂😂😂 it’s funny cuz it’s true

[@T.K.KIRKLAND.]

I'm crying

[@jayhayden9450]

Least he 1,000 bout his mistakes n how he changed to be a better man.

[@wewinning8484]

All I could here is : smalleyes say is now I’ve never been shot 😂

[@sheronnn]

yoo

[@ProspectNY11211]

Hi Rihanna 👋

[@exaucemayunga22]

This is my first time seeing Royce without a hat

[@qjiggyy2530]

I thought he was Chico Bean when I first saw him

[@PLUSMXRC]

Ong they do look alike

[@T.K.KIRKLAND.]

King Cap.

[@mambarodeo5422]

He overcame infidelity? 😂 just don't cheat

[@avonfettydale9166]

Some people have different addictions

[@blessent]

I’m gay

[@br3ad420]

you're an attention seeker, here is a reply.

[@Mrking813]

Hi gay man

[@aldali724]

I’m sorry

[@jaydenhoward8670]

😂

[@BigMundo22]

Ew.