French Montana Speaks On Addiction, Late Rapper Mac Miller’s Death

French Montana became sober in 2019.

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Montana Partnered with a healthcare agency to help addicts.

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He said Mac Miller’s death inspired him to do so.

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Montana said it was easy to get addicted to alcohol because people tended to imbibe it when celebrating.

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He said prescription drug addiction snuck up on people from minor painkillers.

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Montana said several artists succumbed to overdose while trying to keep their addiction private.

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He said his healthcare agency could carry out treatment from home.

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“Unforgettable” was a certified diamond.

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Montana is the first African-born artist to achieve this.

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