“I know a lot of people who struggled and continue to struggle.”

Warning: Discussion of drug and alcohol abuse.

Jack Antonoffshared how a harrowing experience with grief led him to stop doing drugs.

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“I completely lost my mind.”

Jack continued.

“I know a lot of people who struggled and continue to struggle.

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It’s obvious why the music connects with the audience on a personal level.

Watch Jack’s full interview with Zane Lowe here.

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