Macklemore Opens Up About Relapsing During Covid and His Album BEN | The Tonight Show 

Really respect him, takes a lot to show weakness and vulnerability especially as a celebrity. Always been a fan of him and just like him more for sharing his recovery journey ❤

The fact that he's talking about his recovery and his relapse and his recovery again just shows how strong of person he is. Recovery is life long. There are many ups and downs. His strength is real.

Hinds hall brought me here

He's so good, love his music, his style, personality, honesty.

I’ve never seen him interviewed before. What a humble and down to earth guy. I’ve been sober 11 years now and while I haven’t relapsed since getting serious about sobriety (I did it plenty of times before tho), I’ve DEFINITELY had a non-linear recovery as well. It’s 2 steps forward and one step back. But when I stop and think of it, we aren’t special in that regard. We all go through trial and error, and error, and error 😂. As long as we are progressing tho, we are doing it right! Wishing you a lifetime of more beautiful lessons and the recovery that comes with that. ❤️🙏

“It’s the one disease that tells you you don’t have a disease ” wow he was so real for sharing his story. So good to see him looking healthy.

Love how the dude can show his vulnerability. Inspiration to others to never give up. Good luck on your journey Macklemore!

I will always love Macklemore, because he never pretends to be something he's not. He never pretends like he's perfect and doesn't make mistakes, even when he could. It makes me so relatable. And makes you appreciate how genuine of a human being he is.

Man, I remember working on Macklemore's Same Love music video back in 2012. That was literally the same day his Thrift Shop video hit a million views on YT (now it's over a billion), and that was a milestone for them. Back then, Macklemore, his lady Trisha, and Ryan Lewis did everything. It was the epitome of Indy. Now look at him. It's surreal to me.

I love this man- he’s the real deal- I don’t care who ya are- I’ll fight anyone who says he’s not. #macklemore 🙏🏽

Wow, respect and gratitude to him for being so open and vulnerable about his recovery.

When Jimmy Fallon tells Ben “We love you. We love you. We really love you. I love you.” I got sooo emotional by that!! We really do love you Ben!! Your music is what I first listened to when I first got clean from Subs back in May 13 2013. I was addicted to opioids and then got addicted to the medication that doctors prescribe to help you get off the opioids. Yo, I had worse withdrawal symptoms that last over a month just from a 5 year addiction to Subutext… The medicine got me high, and I became physically dependent on SUBS of all things to the point where I hid it from everyone. When I first detoxed off that, I did it alone and told no one. Didn’t go to Rehab or anything. I was always so ashamed about my drug addiction until I heard Macklemore’s song Starting Over. Something I’ve always appreciated, admired and respected about him is his honesty, integrity, vulnerability especially when it comes to this topic. Also the songs Drug Dealer, Kevin, Otherside, etc he talks very openly about this. He’s the artist that kept me clean and sober, and he’s the artist who’s music later inspired me to fully leave behind everything that I no longer resonated with and go after my passions instead. “This is dedication. A life lived for art is a never a life wasted.” I truly wouldn’t be alive today without his music and the powerful impact it had/has on me over the years. I give God all the Glory, but I know God led me to his music, and it saved my life! Thank you Macklemore! I turn 40 this year and I have daughter who turns 16 as well!!! Grateful to be alive for all this. I can’t freaking wait for your album!! Is it Friday yet?? 🥹🥹

Hey all the best with your struggles, Mackie. It's great that you've talked about your struggle here, could help people feel less alone, more motivated to change, etc. 😊

Well done man you probably have no idea how many people you helped with sharing your sobriety and relapse. Love your music!

One day at a time bud. Macklemore's music has always been a huge inspiration to us in the recovery community. His honesty is refreshing. I can't wait to listen to the new album. Went to one of his shows with a dear friend who passed of this disease we share. RIP Jenna, I miss you. That concert, the time God gave me with you, what a blessing.

He's a whole different person! Damn! 🙌

Macklemore, I love you man. ❤

So proud of him! And so great to see someone with a platform stating how important in person programs and therapy can be for some people. Let's hope our government learns from this and steers clear from future lockdowns. So many ppl lost their lives due to addiction and suicide during the pandemic for this reason.

@jimmy You kept telling him, We love you, until he accepted your message, with a Thank you. Kudos for being present minded enough to really have a meaningful interaction. ❤️

Man, the amount of humility it takes to talk so openly about this kind of problem is exactly the kind of humility that gives you strength to make it through. I'm not often impressed by celebrities, but this is a completely different approach to fame, and I respect it.

love u so much Macklemore. Thrift shop forever!

I'm his biggest fan and the fact he human like everyone else helps in my recovery, so Inspiring.

My favourite singer and simply such a honest, kind and amazing human being! Can’t wait for the new album!!

He is such a gift, thank you for sharing this

I respect you even more now. The twelve steps have restored me to sanity!

Have so much respect for this man! He’s wonderful

Love this young man’s music… keep straight ahead❤😊

always thought being vulnerable & depressed means you're weak. As soon as I realized it's what makes us human, it became positive.

He is an awesome musician, talent, and a humble, genuine person. I love his sense of humor, honesty, and of course his music. I love how he features other artists in his music like Collette, Windser, Budo, Mary Lambert, and Tones. (I know there's more.) I've met him in person and he truly is down to earth, humble, funny, kind, very interesting, intelligent, and fun to talk to. ❤️

Finally an honest performer. Just that is enough for me to become a fan ans listen to more of your music!!

He won't be on shows like these anymore Zio control 🛂

Just saw this now. Love Macklemore and only wish him the best! Super courageous.

Thank you. I needed to see this today. ❤ Talking about this disease and not worrying about the stigma is truly a sign of willingness. As an upstate Hudson Valley kid who struggled, I applaud you Jimmy for this and your genuine appreciation to hear about Ben's recovery and relapse and how hard we struggle. Another 24 down 🙏

Love his music! What a wonderful guy ❤

Love this guy. Saw him live twice. The most memorable performance has been him from all musicians I watched.

‘The first thing I put in front of my recovery will be the first thing that I loose!’ I feel ya, ODAAT Bro ❤🙏🏻

Nike Dri-fit. This dude is a real one.

The only major rapper with conscience and real courage🙏🏾

Damn he completely changed my perspective about him once he started talking about his past and stuff. Takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable like that.

Wish him all the best in his recovery.

this man is a legend

It’s really helpful hearing him. As an alcoholic myself, I’ve never thought “anything you put in front, you will loose”. Being in and out of addiction is so hard and you loose trust quickly, for a long time. I want to note, alcohol is one of the most addictive and deadly substances. It’s no joke. I could smoke a cigarette and stop; but I struggled and continue to have urges for booze.

Respect for his journey, taking chances.

Those dri-fit socks really are the best!

Love Macklemore’s realness and music!!

He’s a nice person. Shopped at our business years ago. Always cool always humble. This was when he got huge and was touring.

There’s something about him. He is genuine. Transparent. And because he has shared of his relapse so openly, ironically, he is trustworthy. Love the new release. Ben…is special. ❤

Really proud of him. Takes a lot to talk about your recovery and bounce back from a relapse. A good and genuine dude. Respect.

You can clearly see he does therapy, that's so good ❤️

So grateful that he is so open with sharing his sobriety and how meaningful the 12 step program is. My dad has been sober and in recovery for 14 years and it’s completely changed our life for the better. I’m not an addict, but I don’t know where I’d be without AA ❤

Love this man. Thank you for the authenticity and the vulnerability Ben. Please don't ever stop. No matter what your future holds.

Aww where is his beautiful strawberry blonde hair?! I loved his strawberry 🍓 blonde 👱‍♂️ hair 😍!! It was so seggsy 🤗🥰

Thank you for having the balls to talk about this on TV

Just saw him last night in MPLS and he neeeeever disappoints in his performance. That how we connect with music is the musician. With out music life would be boring! Can't wait til next time!

Im so happy he's talking about this. I'm a Substance use disorder counselor and when Covid hit I knew so many people were going to relapse unfortunately due to the lock downs. Boredom and not connected to their community are big trigger spots for people who are struggling with addictions. Glad he was able to find his way back 😊

Such a charismatic personality!

I respect his honesty. Its a constant battle. You gotta cut everyone negative in or out of addiction out of your life and move on.

Wish him the best ❤

Ben is so well-spoken, like he just have the right words at the right timings. Very articulate, indeed.

Clean and sober date is 9/14/20. As someone who also works the program of AA, those physical meetings are so important. I'm so grateful my home group kept the doors open during the shut down. Online meetings are great! I relied on them a lot but being physically present around people who are just like you, trying to do the same thing you are trying to do eases our isolation...which is an easy way to get us drunk and high again. Resentment is the number one offender but I believe isolation is a close second.

Amazing brave man So much respect for him

Always looked up to this dude. He's so well spoken; his diction is so well polished. I'm glad that he's in a much better place now compared to where he was before. He's a fighter!

Macklemore is really nice in person. Mad respect for him. That guy's legit 💯

Hinds hall brought me here ❤🇵🇸

Macklemore has a very special place in my heart. He’s one of not so many artists, who are speaking so honestly about his struggles and addiction and are vulnerable

Ah, he said the “V” word! There is no strength without vulnerability. Really love that he’s talking openly about addiction and recovery and the non-linear path that process takes.

Such an inspiration. Im glad i get to see him every once in a while irl. Never loved living in seartle so mich

Love him so much 💕🫶

Wow so powerful this 🙏💙love his vulnerability and honesty explaining the insanity of the disease one disease telling you you dont have a disease

His honesty and realness is so refreshing. Love him ❤️

This new album is so beautiful. I've had it on repeat.

I’m not Jimmys biggest fan, I think a lot of his interviews come with in-genuine laughter and what not, but him saying “we love you, I love you” to Macklemore felt genuine and I grew some respect for Jimmy. People in Macklemore’s position tend to feel alone and I think he needed to hear that. And I’m glad Jimmy said it so many times. We do love you Macklemore

I admire him so much more for being honest and direct. Wish fame would follow his lead.

always love him ❤especially after Hind hall ❤

I love him and his music. I love how candid he is. I hope he continues to stay sober and live his best life.

That villain stash is pretty dope. I think it adds to his allure.

he looks so good with his new hair wow

Macklemore you are one of the greatest don't forget that 🙏🏾👏🏾😁💪🏾👑💕🔥🎙️

I can't be the only one that feels Mackelmore is under rated.

This is why I had him sign my arm and turned it into a tattoo when I met him. Adore him

Yes!! Listen up to the winner here!! Welcome back😀❤️🎶 Ben…

The way Jimmy and Macklemore are interacting is displaying true love on a human level, good to see

It’s great to see Macklemore again

My kids and I love everything Macklemore and really the honesty in his music. A genuine person.

This man is unstoppable. I really look up to him.

this man looks incredible. so CRISP

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF COURAGE & BRAVERY❣️ You are so very loved!!! ♥️❤️♥️

He’s human ❤

LOVE MACKLEMORE ❤ LOVE SEEING HIM GETTING HIS MUCH DESERVED FLOWERS 👑🌹🌹

*Wishing the best to Nicklebacklemore...he seems like a great guy.*

His voice is much higher and "hi, I'm Tom calling you about your insurance" then I thought. Can't wait for the album nonetheless lol

Great interview!

Congratulations Mack! I have been sober for a little over a year. My alcoholism peaked during Covid and started using other substances. I get a daily reprieve because of my spiritual program. One day at a time!

As a recovering addict (5yrs clean) It takes A LOT for one to speak about their journey of sobriety. To make it public takes a whole lot more. Good luck to ALL those stuck in the battle of addiction.! #StaySafe #StaySober #StayAlive ✌️🌲👽🍄🧘🌌

Beside his recovery journey , he is Grammy Awards artist guys:) thanks for the new Album Ben:)

finally something real on jimmy's show!!! i like it!!!

Mad respect for Ben and being honest. It’s that boredom that tugs, and being a recovering addict myself, I’ve learned to meditate and becoming present when the ego is let out of its kennel.

Big up to Mackelmore! Keep making music. We love this cat,creative take hip hop to a new lane.

I´m so happy for you. You are shining again. I love your music.

Just saw him yesterday in Seattle great what he did for his hometown