Flavor Flav Restarts Sobriety Journey After Relapse

The Public Enemy co-founder publicly acknowledged his relapse after over four years of sobriety, recommitting to his recovery while receiving widespread praise for his transparency.

Flavor Flav revealed on April 3, 2025, that he briefly relapsed after maintaining sobriety for over four years, restarting his recovery at 'Day 1.'
The rapper shared his relapse to hold himself accountable and emphasized that it does not define him as a person, asking for support from those around him.
Flav has been open about his struggles with addiction, including spending up to $2,600 daily on drugs before beginning his sobriety journey in October 2020.
He has used his platform to inspire others and advocate for mental health awareness, including celebrating sobriety milestones and funding therapy resources for fans.
The announcement coincides with Public Enemy's preparations for a major performance at London's Royal Albert Hall in June 2025, highlighting the group's ongoing cultural significance.