Famous Dex Shares Sobriety, Says He Quit Taking Xanax & Drinking Lean

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Famous Dex
The rapper looks happy and healthy.

Months ago, news broke that Famous Dex was battling a drug problem. The rumors were fueled after the rapper looked as if he was under the influence on Instagram Live, then right in the middle of the broadcast, he fell asleep. "I'm not going to lie, I was tired and high at the same time," responded Dex to the outpour of concern. With a number of rappers losing their lives to drug addiction, fans were worried that if Dex didn't change his habits, something terrible could happen.

TMZ later reported that the 25-year-old's team was closely monitoring him and helping him to abandon all behaviors that were unhealthy. It looks as if their efforts worked, but because Dex took to Instagram to share that he's quit doing drugs and living a sober life for himself and his loved ones.

"I just want to thank God," the rapper said. "I don't do Xans, lean...it's over with, you know what I'm sayin'? God is good, God is great. I just want to thank God for everything. I want to thank my supporters, I want to thank everybody supporting me, everybody that know me. God is so good. I'm relaxed. I'm chillin'. I'm good. God is good, man. He's great."

He then points the camera to a nightstand full of juices and snacks before putting the attention back on himself and saying, "I'm doing it for me and my children." He looks healthy, happy, and hopeful. Good for him!

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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