Addiction and artistry: 10 stars lost to drugs.

Addiction and artistry: 10 stars lost to drugs.

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The UGK rapper and producer, like Lil Wayne, had a well-documented preference for codeine. A year-and-a-half after releasing his debut solo album, the 33 year old was found in a Los Angeles hotel room. The coroner determined his death was due to respiratory depression from an overdose of promethazine and codeine.


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Stereo Williams
Todd "Stereo" Williams, entertainment writer based in New York City. He co-founded Thirty 2 Oh 1 Productions, an indie film company.
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