Kurupt recently disclosed that Eminem provided financial assistance for his rehabilitation treatment during a particularly challenging chapter of his life. Speaking on SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning, the rapper explained how the Detroit native stepped in to help cover the substantial costs associated with his recovery program, using colloquial language to describe the generous gesture.
The Tha Dogg Pound member has previously spoken about his ongoing struggles with alcoholism, which at one point resulted in a three-week coma. During this difficult period, both Eminem and Dr. Dre demonstrated their support. According to Kurupt, Dre was the first to reach out with encouragement and guidance. Eminem later communicated through Dre that he wanted to cover Kurupt’s rehab expenses and ensure he received proper treatment away from public scrutiny. The rap legend also conveyed a personal message of affection to his peer.
Kurupt expressed deep gratitude for both artists’ compassion during one of his darkest moments, emphasizing how meaningful their intervention proved to his recovery journey. Eminem’s support carries particular significance given his own documented struggles with addiction, including a nearly fatal overdose in 2007. With his health restored, Kurupt has resumed his music career, recently collaborating with DJ Battlecat on a new project and preparing additional releases with other industry figures.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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