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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  • @artk6998
    @artk69984 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nation8086

    @nation8086

    4 жыл бұрын

    art k congrats I’m rooting for you

  • @anthonyconville43

    @anthonyconville43

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats been sober about 5 years myself

  • @kpg333
    @kpg3334 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DialeKt757
    @DialeKt7574 жыл бұрын

    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

    @rabissenseicomprende7994

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MacP12

    @MacP12

    3 жыл бұрын

    🎯🎯🎯

  • @madmantv00
    @madmantv004 жыл бұрын

    I'm an alcoholic I need to hear this

  • @seancampbell8585

    @seancampbell8585

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @musclemark2710
    @musclemark27103 жыл бұрын

    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

    @CommonSenseIsntTooCommon

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @CommonSenseIsntTooCommon

    2 жыл бұрын

    And im 32 now btw.

  • @oscarmendoza6814

    @oscarmendoza6814

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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
    @jerielmcclaney26314 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kakashiMEK

    @kakashiMEK

    4 жыл бұрын

    heeyyy... Rhianna. still funny af.

  • @XxShadowGTxX

    @XxShadowGTxX

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @swaartgevaar727
    @swaartgevaar7274 жыл бұрын

    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

    @tmacskoolsu

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ricoskino488
    @ricoskino4884 жыл бұрын

    Very underrated Lyricist one of the best!

  • @TheeReelDeal123
    @TheeReelDeal1234 жыл бұрын

    "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
    @myhandlewastaken4 жыл бұрын

    Those glasses are COLD

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac909 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Ladygaga4047

    4 ай бұрын

    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
    @jvfresh30534 жыл бұрын

    That emerald piece is tough

  • @Arisingaboriginal
    @Arisingaboriginal4 жыл бұрын

    That brown on Him clean 🔥 #IdkwhatItsCalled

  • @vimassivestandup

    @vimassivestandup

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vimassivestandup looks like velvet to me

  • @vimassivestandup

    @vimassivestandup

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @vimassivestandup

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jamesg8175
    @jamesg81754 жыл бұрын

    Legend! Cant wait for the allegory

  • @darrenrobinson7197
    @darrenrobinson71974 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @josephwebster2909
    @josephwebster29094 жыл бұрын

    He is always shouting out Rhianna 😆

  • @Sukyfbebe
    @Sukyfbebe4 жыл бұрын

    Wow he kept it 💯... much respect ✊🏾

  • @KUarentaKILLA
    @KUarentaKILLA3 ай бұрын

    God bless this man

  • @mrrothskin6165
    @mrrothskin61654 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ta2pzxlla895
    @ta2pzxlla8954 жыл бұрын

    Respect always bro.

  • @bigelow12082
    @bigelow120824 жыл бұрын

    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
    @randalhopkins99842 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Millisama
    @Millisama4 жыл бұрын

    HI RIHANNA!!!

  • @RIDGEMATIC
    @RIDGEMATIC3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Royce!

  • @br3ad420
    @br3ad4204 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @vermilliontoaster3063
    @vermilliontoaster30634 жыл бұрын

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

  • @METALFACEDOOM441
    @METALFACEDOOM4414 жыл бұрын

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

  • @randybobandy4385
    @randybobandy43854 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ConcreteRiver
    @ConcreteRiver4 жыл бұрын

    Detroit OG!

  • @koryconley
    @koryconley4 жыл бұрын

    One of the GOATS, Oxnard Love

  • @ediseu.
    @ediseu.4 жыл бұрын

    "I still like Rihanna" 😁

  • @Det1911
    @Det19114 жыл бұрын

    Great Person!

  • @kainama83
    @kainama834 жыл бұрын

    The goat ring 🐐💍🔥

  • @darrensylvester6154
    @darrensylvester61543 жыл бұрын

    Royce is the man.

  • @Rtraywick812
    @Rtraywick8124 жыл бұрын

    My favorite rapper since DEATH IS CERTAIN ...

  • @NFSMAN50
    @NFSMAN504 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chriscrisis5204
    @chriscrisis52044 жыл бұрын

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

  • @juicemanvon9859
    @juicemanvon98594 жыл бұрын

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

  • @leandronw1

    @leandronw1

    4 жыл бұрын

    The questions were good though

  • @Compromisedaf

    @Compromisedaf

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @adamjackson1621

    @adamjackson1621

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Artizm_Music
    @Artizm_Music4 жыл бұрын

    "I still love Rihanna." Oh royce... 😂

  • @milessmith750
    @milessmith7504 жыл бұрын

    Real role model type

  • @unclebingo8263
    @unclebingo82634 жыл бұрын

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

  • @theonlyzachery_
    @theonlyzachery_4 жыл бұрын

    I still love Rihanna lol Royce you the man 🙌🏼

  • @BrotherNero777
    @BrotherNero7774 жыл бұрын

    Brother Royce

  • @lotusmccary9365
    @lotusmccary93652 жыл бұрын

    Thank heavens you stopped before late stage alcoholism

  • @queeniebee3618
    @queeniebee36182 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BrotherNero777
    @BrotherNero7774 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ACE330

    @ACE330

    4 жыл бұрын

    H.T JR “WE GOT GUNS TO”

  • @BrotherNero777

    @BrotherNero777

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ACE330 "Blow yo whole car up"

  • @ACE330

    @ACE330

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @edisinmedicine5512
    @edisinmedicine55124 жыл бұрын

    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

    @edisinmedicine5512

    4 жыл бұрын

    Christian Barrett u didn’t read what I typed

  • @brandonwhitner4104

    @brandonwhitner4104

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why wayne?

  • @edisinmedicine5512

    @edisinmedicine5512

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brandon Whitner Wayne is also a lyrical genius imo

  • @edisinmedicine5512

    @edisinmedicine5512

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    @zurajanaikatsurada6965

    4 жыл бұрын

    The world will collapse 😂

  • @Brian00007
    @Brian000074 жыл бұрын

    The only good rapper thats been interviewed on this channel

  • @ubuntu2551
    @ubuntu25514 жыл бұрын

    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

    @louielou152

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BinkonBal4

    @BinkonBal4

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @clarkjonathan702
    @clarkjonathan7024 жыл бұрын

    Chico bean daddy lol

  • @Icecoldhoneybadger
    @Icecoldhoneybadger4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gonk4793
    @gonk47934 жыл бұрын

    Escapism is the addiction I think

  • @ramalrashaad9662
    @ramalrashaad96624 жыл бұрын

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

  • @clarkjonathan702

    @clarkjonathan702

    4 жыл бұрын

    RaMal Rashaad cazals

  • @ramalrashaad9662

    @ramalrashaad9662

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnthonyfromtheD
    @AnthonyfromtheD4 жыл бұрын

    DvE 313

  • @nickymirks2671
    @nickymirks26714 жыл бұрын

    Get Benny on here

  • @vimassivestandup
    @vimassivestandup4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AE-wi3zb

    @AE-wi3zb

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @T.K.KIRKLAND.

    @T.K.KIRKLAND.

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying

  • @jacobm8396
    @jacobm8396 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @shaunraymond5615
    @shaunraymond56154 жыл бұрын

    Who the fuck would dislike this video? VLAD?

  • @wewinning8484
    @wewinning84844 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jayhayden9450
    @jayhayden94504 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sheronnn
    @sheronnn4 жыл бұрын

    yoo

  • @ProspectNY11211
    @ProspectNY112114 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rihanna 👋

  • @exaucemayunga22
    @exaucemayunga224 жыл бұрын

    This is my first time seeing Royce without a hat

  • @T.K.KIRKLAND.
    @T.K.KIRKLAND.4 жыл бұрын

    King Cap.

  • @qjiggyy2530
    @qjiggyy25304 жыл бұрын

    I thought he was Chico Bean when I first saw him

  • @PLUSMXRC

    @PLUSMXRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ong they do look alike

  • @mambarodeo5422
    @mambarodeo54224 жыл бұрын

    He overcame infidelity? 😂 just don't cheat

  • @avonfettydale9166

    @avonfettydale9166

    28 күн бұрын

    Some people have different addictions

  • @blessent
    @blessent4 жыл бұрын

    I’m gay

  • @br3ad420

    @br3ad420

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Mrking813

    @Mrking813

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi gay man

  • @aldali724

    @aldali724

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry

  • @jaydenhoward8670

    @jaydenhoward8670

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @BigMundo22

    @BigMundo22

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ew.