Eminem celebrates 11 years of sobriety

While many rap artists are celebrating and participating in the shelling culture, the rap vet Eminem has been there and done that. Nowadays, he exalts his sober life and Shady just enjoyed his 11th year without drugs.

Em shared the news with fans on Instagram Saturday (April 20th). In the photo, he shows a commemorative coin that he received for reaching the milestone. "11 – still not afraid," he said. His friend and rapper friend Royce da 5 "9" congratulated Em on staying on course. " Happy 11th anniversary of sobriety to my mentor and good friend @eminem, "said Nickel on Twitter.

It has become an annual thing for the Detroit rap god. he shared a similar photo last year showing off his 10-year commemorative coin. Eminem is an open book on his problems with prescription drug abuse, especially on his albums. Relapse (2009) and Recovery (2010).

he spoke with XXL in 2009 about his difficulties in quitting smoking. "I was not mentally ready. I was not ready to give up drugs, "Em said. I did not really think I had a problem. Basically, I came in and I went out. I have relapsed and spent the next three years fighting with him. Plus, by that time, I wanted to retire because my drug problem had become so serious. I felt like, maybe if I take a break, maybe that will help. I started playing more in the role of producer … I can always be with my music, as with the Re-Up album, but I do not need to be in the spotlight all the time. "

See Eminem celebrating 11 years of sobriety below.