Honey Singh says he quit drugs in 2014 but still took 8 years to recover, ‘It just wouldn’t leave my system’

Yo Yo Honey Singh has once again opened up about his long battle with drug addiction, urging youngsters to stay far away from substances that nearly destroyed his life. The rapper, who has slowly returned to the spotlight after years of struggle, shared a heartfelt message in a recent interview.

‘Drugs damage you slowly, and you don’t even realize it’

Reflecting on the lowest phase of his life, Honey Singh told NDTV, "It caused me a lot of harm, and today I tell all my younger brothers and sisters that they should especially stay away from drugs because they damage you so much. Slowly, and you don't even realize it. I quit drugs around 2014 when I was diagnosed and told that I was ill. But even then, it still took me 8 years to recover. It just wouldn't leave my system. And I never want anyone, not even an enemy, to go through what I went through."


Singh’s candid admission comes at a time when he has begun rebuilding both his career and his personal life after a prolonged absence from the music industry.

During the conversation, Singh was also asked about the rap he wrote the fastest. He revealed, "High Mera Dil — I wrote it in 5 or 6 minutes, no flow created. Just delivered whatever came. Even today, when we perform it, people connect instantly."

‘Drugs destroyed me completely’

Since his comeback, Singh has been more open about the impact of addiction and mental health struggles on his career. Speaking to Lallantop in his previous interview, he admitted, "Drugs destroyed me completely. I lost myself to fame, money and women. I was like a devil, completely satanic."

Despite the darkness of those years, Honey Singh today appears calmer, wiser and more self-aware. In recent interviews, he has been both witty and reflective—an artist who has wrestled with inner turmoil and emerged with hard-earned clarity.

“What goes around comes around, I really believe that,” Singh said. “It took a lot of time for me to get out from where I was stuck. But I am back now.”

Honey Singh kicks off global comeback tour with Dubai show

Honey Singh’s return to the stage is gaining momentum with the announcement of his new global tour. The first international stop is scheduled in Dubai, marking his comeback to massive live shows after years of staying away from large-scale performances. With fans eagerly awaiting his return, the tour is expected to be one of his biggest milestones post-recovery.

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