South African rapper J Molley has recently opened up about his struggles with mental health, including a recent suicide attempt. He has been candid about his experience with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder, which he says have significantly impacted his life and behavior.
In a social media post, he detailed the harrowing experience of his suicide attempt, during which he nearly died and spent four days in intensive care. His girlfriend and close friends played a crucial role in saving his life by getting him medical help in time (Ghanamma.com) (SA Hip Hop Mag) (SA Hip Hop Mag)
Molley’s mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and a history of drug use, have been ongoing challenges. He described feeling suicidal from a young age and has attempted suicide multiple times. Following his latest attempt, he was admitted to a psychiatric facility, which he found to be an extremely difficult experience. Despite these challenges, he has expressed gratitude for surviving and aims to use his platform to support others going through similar struggles (BREAKROOM AFRICA) (SA Hip Hop Mag).
Molley’s openness about his mental health struggles has been a significant aspect of his public persona, and he continues to work on his recovery while pursuing his music career (SA Hip Hop Mag)
In other news – Thuli Phongolo’s English leaves Mzansi in stitches
Popular South African actress, DJ, and media personality, Thuli Phongolo has been mocked for a tweet she posted about the elections on Wednesday, 29 May.
The actress and DJ was grilled over a spelling error in the tweet she has since deleted. South Africans -including celebrities – took to the polls to cast their votes. Read more
