{"id":36394,"date":"2026-08-18T12:24:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=36394"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:24:53","slug":"tshegos-journey-a-candid-look-at-overcoming-drug-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/tshegos-journey-a-candid-look-at-overcoming-drug-struggles\/","title":{"rendered":"Tshego’s Journey: A Candid Look at Overcoming Drug Struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a revealing conversation on his All the Smoke<\/i> podcast, South African artist Tshego shared details about his ongoing battle with addiction, which he attributes to his social anxiety.<\/p>\n

“I became a drug addict because of social anxiety.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The artist behind the hit No Ties<\/i>, who was formerly associated with Cassper Nyovest’s Family Tree record label, gave followers a rare glimpse into the difficulties he has faced behind the scenes of his music career.<\/p>\n

Tshego detailed the impact of addiction on his life and work, notably sharing that his most popular track, Hennessy<\/i>, was produced while he was using drugs.<\/p>\n

“I wrote Hennessy while I was high. My addiction definitely shaped how I made that music.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This admission highlights a moment of vulnerability from an artist typically protective of his private life.<\/p>\n

Briefly News <\/strong>previously reported that Tshego credited Riky Rick for assisting him in overcoming his addiction. He shared that during a three-day drug binge, the late rapper called him, prompting a change in his life.<\/p>\n

“He said, ‘Just let us know if we should give up on you, boizen.’ That was the last day I touched hard drugs; I only told him that story years later.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“His saying those simple words reminded me that I started this for myself, and the only person I\u2019d be disappointing is me. When there are no accolades, I don\u2019t cry; I do this for me.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tshego discussed the ongoing effort required to address his dependency, emphasizing that recovery is a continuous journey rather than a single achievement.<\/p>\n

Rather than offering a neat conclusion to his narrative, he provided an honest reflection on his current state in recovery, which many viewers found to be a refreshing departure from the typical scripted accounts.<\/p>\n

“Even though I was struggling, everything I went through shaped my music and who I am today.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He stressed that he is “working on himself” <\/i> and actively striving to move beyond his past to foster a healthier life.<\/p>\n

Watch Tshego’s video<\/a> below.<\/p>\n