Let’s make this clear. The use of crack cocaine never got sexy. It never became classy either. Crack is still very much wack folks. Unfortunately, too many celebrities never got this message.
Whether it was something that they were around when they were younger or happened to fall into as an adult, you would be surprised how many famous people have had a problem with the glass pipe.
While they may be able to keep their addiction well hidden at first, it is almost a guaranteed that the crackhead signs will be become very much apparent over time.
While the list isn’t pretty, let this serve as a reminder that drugs are not to be played with.
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DMX
Dark Man X has admitted to a crack cocaine problem that has had him arrested countless times. Hopefully he is back on the right track with getting his life together.
Richard Pryor
The late great comedian once set himself on fire while freebasing cocaine.
Whitney Houston
Even though Houston once denied her addiction saying “crack is wack,” she admitted to her problem (she was introduced to drugs by her brother) before she ultimately passed in 2012.
Maia Campbell
Movie and sitcom actress Maia Campbell suffered a dangerous fall from grace when she started abusing drugs. She has since reappeared claiming to be sober for the last two years.
Amy Winehouse
The sultry singer who once had a very promising recording career had a very public battle with alcohol and allegedly crack. She passed in 2011.
Marion Barry
Marion Barry was a mayor smoking crack before it was all trendy.
George Michael
In 2008 the pop singer was arrested with marijuana and crack cocaine in North London.
Darrell Hammond
In his 2011 memoir the former Saturday Night Live star and writer has admitted to smoking crack while being a part of the iconic show.
Oscar winner and former child star Tatum O’neal was arrested in 2008 for attempting to purchase crack cocaine near her Manhattan home. She reportedly told police on the scene she was “researching” a part.
D’Angelo
Besides battling alcoholism, word is the “How Does It Feel Singer” had a habit of smoking those rocks.
