Timbaland Describes Near Fatal Overdose That Changed His Life
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, iconic producer Timbaland opened up about overcoming an OxyContin addiction and regaining his composure in the music industry.
“All I can tell you is that there was a light,” he said when describing an overdose from three years ago. “I woke up trying to catch my breath like I was underwater. But through that whole thing I saw life – I saw where I would be if I don’t change, and where I could be if I did.”
The producer, who rose to prominence using his signature sound to craft classics for the likes of Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and JAY-Z (among others), began taking pills in his 30s. At first, they helped…