Mental Health
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Vic Mensa & the Never-Ending Pursuit of Freedom
The first step is to make a mistake. The second step is to admit it in earnest.
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How Pharrell Helped Vic Mensa Turn Self-Loathing & Doubt Into Ego Death
“It was about letting my ego jump off that building, a shadow of me jumping off, and another incarnation flying to the sky.”
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The Soundtrack to My Suicide & The Music That Brought Me Back to Life
My fourth suicide attempt landed me in rehab, but the power of music brought me back to life.
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SahBabii Condemns Instagram Materialism: “It Can Make You Suicidal”
“Do what you want to do, not what people tell you to do.”
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Rap’s Biggest Stars Are Depressed & So Are Their Fans
The music we listen to affects us, especially when we let it passively sink into our brains.
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Kamaiyah Has Been Publicly Battling Depression for Years & No One Is Talking About It
Addressing the issue of depression is rarely something we can do completely on our own.
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B.o.B Opens Up About His Battle With Depression
“…It’s just me being honest. I don’t feel like everybody is honest.”
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6LACK Talks About the Intense Pressure to Feed the “Hungry” Internet
6LACK is still focused on working his last project—as he should be—but that doesn’t mean he’s not always ready.
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Stormzy Opening Up About Depression Is a Refreshing Split From the Grime Standard
The UK star’s powerful words about mental health are a welcome change from a genre—like hip-hop—soaked in bravado.
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Latasha Alcindor’s Inspiring Story From Deep Depression to a $10K Angel Investment
The beauty of her story isn’t where she is going, but the steps she has taken to get here.
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Nitty Scott Threatens Retirement & Suicide, Symptoms of a Predatory Industry
We have to start addressing the causes of these breakdowns rather than just reacting to them.
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What to Do When Depression, Stress & Anxiety Steal Your Love of Music
In times of need, it’s important to go back to your favorite albums.