Honey Singh revealed that he refrained from meeting his parents at one stage to prevent them from discovering his addiction.
Rapper and singer Honey Singh acknowledged that drug use was the biggest mistake of his career, causing significant harm, and mentioned it took him nearly eight years to fully eliminate drugs from his system.
Honey Singh reflected on his past addiction during an interview with NDTV, discussing the challenges he encountered while trying to overcome it.
The speaker reflects on their past, acknowledging that 15-20 years ago, they were intelligent and ambitious but made the significant mistake of getting involved with drugs. This decision led to considerable personal harm, prompting them to advise younger individuals to avoid drugs, emphasizing the gradual and often unnoticeable damage they cause. The speaker shares that they quit drugs in 2014 after being diagnosed with an illness, yet it took eight years for them to fully recover, illustrating the challenging nature of overcoming addiction. They express a strong desire for others to avoid similar experiences, even wishing well for their enemies regarding this issue.
Honey disclosed that he was using drugs at the height of his career, leading him to avoid encounters with his parents to prevent them from finding out about his addiction.
During the years 2012 to 2014, the speaker reflects on his limited interactions with his parents, having only met them 4-5 times. He attributes this to his preoccupation with fame and wealth, as he was busy touring the world. Additionally, he felt compelled to maintain distance from his parents out of concern that they might discover his addiction.
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh reached the peak of his career in 2012, following the success of his hit song “Desi Kalakaar.” However, he subsequently faced a significant decline in his career due to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggling with substance abuse issues.
In 2017, Honey Singh experienced a breakdown during his tour, leading him to leave music and substance abuse behind. He returned to Delhi to begin a recovery process supported by a global team of doctors and therapists. Singh reflected on his struggles, admitting to excessive use of drugs and alcohol, including smoking 12 to 15 joints daily and consuming alcoholic beverages. He revealed how these habits caused him to distance himself from his family and lose control of his life, sharing a specific incident where, in a state of extreme intoxication, he bit a friend on the stomach multiple times.
Honey made his comeback to the music scene in 2023 with the release of “Kalaastar,” a sequel to his earlier hit “Desi Kalakaar,” featuring actress Sonakshi Sinha.
Honey made a comeback to work in 2023 with the release of the song “Kalaastar,” which serves as a sequel to his previous hit “Desi Kalakaar,” featuring Sonakshi Sinha.
At present, the singer-rapper is gearing up for his international career with the My Story World Tour, which will commence on February 6, 2026, in Dubai. The inaugural performance is scheduled at the Coca-Cola Arena. Additionally, he has recently released his album titled 51 Glorious Days.
