- Solid Star’s brother reveals that the singer’s career decline drove him to drugs
In an interview with Punch Saturday Beats, Solid Star’s brother, Joseph, shed light on the factors that contributed to the singer’s declining career and subsequent mental health issues.
He revealed that Solid Star’s struggles with his career and personal life led him to turn to drugs, which eventually took a toll on his mental well-being.
Joseph expressed his concern for his brother’s situation, emphasizing the importance of providing him with the necessary support and care. The videos that circulated online, showing Solid Star wandering aimlessly on the streets, prompted his brother to raise awareness about his condition and seek help for him.
He said;
“I have spent all the money I have, and it has gone beyond me. I had his Instagram login details because I used to manage him, but got busy because of my job. I just had to log in to let his friends, fans and fellow celebrities know what was going on. It is better that way before videos of him on the streets go viral.
“His career always bothers him. He is not one to bother people by asking for help. But, he needs to go out there and meet with his colleagues, but he does not like to ‘link up’. I believe when one is down, one ought to cry out, and crying out does not necessarily mean begging. That was one of the things that really triggered him. It is making him depressed, and adding smoking to his problems made things worse.
I do not stay with him, but he smokes loud a lot, and hardly eats.”
He noted that the singer was now receiving and responding positively to treatment in rehab.
Joseph said:
“I know everyone has their problems but none of his colleagues have shown support. However, DJ Neptune called me to find out if it was a scam, and I told him it was not. He said he would call me back, but I have not heard from him since then. The only one of his colleagues who has shown support is the comedian, Isoko boy. It is mainly his fans and loved ones that have genuinely shown care and support.”