Rapper Lil Wayne talks about his mental health struggles that led to attempted suicide.

5 time Grammy award-winning rapper, @Lil Wayne has opened up for the first time ever about the details of his attempted suicide at age 12. Lil Wayne discusses his lifelong mental health struggles in a brave and vulnerable conversation with Emmanuel Acho.

Listen as Wayne speaks with a transparency that we’ve never seen before. If you, or anyone else you know, has ever struggled with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or any other mental health challenges – this is for you.

some key points before you watch the interview

1:09 – Lil Wayne shares why he wants to talk about mental health
3:38 – Lil Wayne shares his attempted suicide story
9:07 – How his attempted suicide changed his family
10:16 – Loneliness while a megastar
12:07 – The lowest point of his career
13:37 – Where his mental health is now
14:35 – Lil Wayne’s message to the world on mental health
15:18 – Lil Wayne speaks to parents of kids with mental health struggles

Roland Amartey

Greatness comes from within, you first have to tame the voice in your head to conquer the world.

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