El-P on how his relationship with drugs has changed since 'Cancer 4 Cure'

Man I love El-P. He has an intricate understanding of the things so many wrestle with. He's just so real and raw about it but in a hopeful way. No matter how bitter or depressing the presentation might be on the surface it never ends on a somber note. Theres always a persistant sense of hope. Thats beautiful.

This is extremely relatable. Brilliantly put and no diva shit or self pitying - a real assesment of using drugs for escapism.

Damn, what a poignant perspective on authenticity in art. This was really inspiring and got me pumped to start writing. Open M Eagle and El P are diamonds. This is a great interview. Thanks for putting it together.

shout out mike eagle for asking stuff the fans find interesting as fuck😎

El-p a god of hip hop

I've always felt that, as an artist, your cross to bear is a message you should share. We're all only human. I guarantee there's someone out there that's dealing with the exact same shit you are, and would find having something to relate to beneficial. Everybody needs something they can lean on at one point or another.

I feel this HARD. Been off fent for over a year and long before I finally kicked it for good I realized how much I was projecting on the drug. I saw it as an escape from all the pain and stress both internal and external but ultimately it couldn't even do that. It didn't help keep me sane, it just gave me another distraction from what I should be doing to help myself and a whole heap of problems to add to my mountain of baggage. Opiates in particular, especially hard ones, are for the kind of people who can't shut out the ugliness in the world and themselves like normal people do. Chronic self-critics who can't even find the motivation to off themselves. A lot of artistic/creative types end up like that, myself included. I'm so much better now but still can't for the life of me finish or even save a song, not for lack of trying. I try almost every day, I have a decent setup and years of experience but nothing is ever good enough and I avoid learning things that would help me achieve what I want, almost like I don't believe I deserve to just make music or art and be happy. I know the drugs won't help, my meds help a bit but for over a decade everything has been a dull grey punctuated by panic attacks. Addicts either want to feel something for once or stop feeling, sometimes at the same time. Quitting sucks because at least when I was using 24/7 I had an excuse for my lack of progress and the comforting delusion that using made me feel better. The realization that no pill, line or shot can fix me and recovery will be long, strenuous and painful is hard to grapple with but it's way better than lying to myself.

Came at the perfect time for me man

I don't think theirs "Fake" Bone in that Man's Body! He TRULY Is an "Indelible" Artist!

Facts!🤜🤛

❤❤❤indeed!

How does this have less than 2K views? Best thing I've seen on youtube in weeks

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drugs are horrible, my friend passed this past november from an overdose

They can changes emotions true PCP or more addebels to make it strong morfine

That prison cell line hit a little bit TOO hard. To the point where I had to ask if that's me. Love El.

Off the dope

It's all about balance, I think euphoria serves an important purpose.

It's very lonely making beats

After Company Flow all split up EL-P turned into a fruit cake