Iyanla Vanzant will bring out the tears. This weekend the life coach featured trouble rapper DMX on her OWN network series, Iyanla: Fix My Life, and it made for some engaging television. But, there are plenty more rappers that could use her guidance.
Unfortunately, it’s not looking like Vanzant’s lesson’s for DMX really sunk in. The Yonkers rapper even issued a statement basically saying that fixing his life was the last thing she did. Nevertheless, many have co-signed Vanzant’s message, especially those willing to follow her lead.
Whether the rappers we’re about to mention would follow Vanzant’s lead is highly debatable. But considering the level of f-ckery they have been a part of, whether it’s (alleged) drug overdoses, domestic violence, a reserved cell in the penitentiary or other forms of all out f-ckery, all of these cats need help, and some in a major way.
Check out the 15 rappers most in need of Iyanla Vanzant’s help in the gallery. As usual, let us know any candidates that you think should have made the cut in the comments.
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Photo: Las Vegas PD
Chief Keef
The Chicago rapper is still a teen, so there may be time to alter his current suspect path. What? You think spending time in juvie is part growing up?
Soulja Boy
All that lean is looking far from “recreational.” Just saying.
Gucci Mane
After getting released from jail, this time for going upside a soldier’s head with a bottle, Gucci was arrested again a day later on a probation violation.
JoJo Simmons
A late edition to this list, but Rev Run certainly doesn’t approve of his son’s struggle.
Flavor Flav
The OG may be facing serious time if this assault with a butcher knife struggle sticks.
Beanie Sigel
Beans is just two talented to be spending all that time in the bing.
Rick Ross
Showing some actual contrition while hollering at Vanzant just may do wonder for Bawse’s tarnished image.
Shawty Lo
This man has 11 kids with 10 baby mommas. Nuff said.
Lil Wayne
Tunechi can blame epilepsy all he wants, but the hospital stays have just got to stop.
Kanye West
We just don’t think the occasional onstage rant, and rhymes, are the catharsis Yeezy is looking for.
Chris Brown
Yeah, he’s a crooner, but he sure likes to kick some rap bars. Sorry Team Breezy, but for every positive step forward, Brown responds with something that results in a full on sprint backwards.
Katt Williams
We had to include a Pimp Named Slickback aka Money Mike off g.p.
Lil Scrappy
Despite a surefire catchphrase in “put the paws on ’em,” Lil Scrappy his having his Love & Hip Hop New York wages garnished. Cold game.
Webbie
Have you ever listened to a Webbie interview? Exactly.
Gunplay
The Human L.A. Riot has sniffed coke on camera before and is a Molly advocate. Let’s nip this in the bud early.
