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Flavor Flav Says He’s Back on Track in Sobriety After April Relapse

In a gala red-carpet interview, the Public Enemy co-founder cast his April setback as public accountability to encourage perseverance.

Overview

  • Speaking at the Black Music Action Coalition Gala in Beverly Hills, he told People he is "back on point" and intends to stay that way for life.
  • In April he disclosed on Instagram that he "briefly relapsed" after about 4.5 years sober, saying he wanted to hold himself publicly accountable.
  • He said he reset his recovery to "Day 1" and emphasized that the journey continues despite setbacks.
  • Offering guidance, he urged others to get up after a fall and "K-I-M—keep it moving."
  • He has previously described the severity of his past addiction, noting in 2023 that he spent roughly $2,400 to $2,600 a day on drugs for six years, and he ties recovery to mental-health support.