Tshego Opens Up About His Battle With Addiction in Candid Confession

• South African rapper Tshego publicly revealed he has been struggling with addiction
• The singer spoke candidly about the personal battles he faced behind the scenes of his music career
• Tshego's honesty about his struggles sparked a wider conversation about mental health in the industry

South African singer Tshego has publicly revealed his ongoing battle with addiction, a struggle tied to his social anxiety, during a candid discussion on his All the Smoke podcast.

"I became a drug addict because of social anxiety."

The No Ties hitmaker, who was previously signed to Cassper Nyovest's Family Tree record label, gave fans a rare and unfiltered look at the struggles he faced behind the glamour of his music career.

Tshego did not shy away from the details, acknowledging that addiction had taken a significant toll on his life and his artistry, revealing that his biggest song, Hennessy, was created while he was under the influence.

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"I wrote Hennessy while I was high. My addiction definitely shaped how I made that music."

The admission was a striking moment of vulnerability from an artist who has largely kept his private life out of the spotlight.

Briefly News previously revealed that Tshego credited Riky Rick for helping him kick the habit. He mentioned that in the middle of a three-day drug binge, the late rapper gave him a call that forced him to turn his life around.

"He said, 'Just let us know if we should give up on you, boizen.' That was the last day I touched hard drugs; I only told him that story years later.

"His saying those simple words reminded me that I started this for myself, and the only person I’d be disappointing is me. When there are no accolades, I don’t cry; I do this for me."

Speaking about the journey of confronting his dependency and the ongoing work required to maintain his well-being, signalling to viewers that recovery is not a destination but a continuous process.

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The star did not offer a tidy resolution to his story, instead presenting an honest account of where he currently stands in his recovery, which many found refreshing rather than scripted.

"Even though I was struggling, everything I went through shaped my music and who I am today.

He emphasised that he is "working on himself" and is consistently working on moving on from his dark past to focus on living better.

Watch Tshego's video below.

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Source: Briefly News