From Drug Psychosis to Wu-Tang: Ivan Ooze’s Crazy Untold Story
Description
Ivan Ooze sits down with Danny Rants for one of his most honest interviews ever — opening up about drug psychosis, losing a close friend, fame, trauma, tall poppy, and performing with some of the biggest rap artists in the world.
From the early days of SoundCloud fame to touring with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang, Ivan breaks down the highs, the lows, and the moments that nearly destroyed him. This is the side of Australian hip-hop you never hear about — mental health battles, industry pressure, public scrutiny, and rebuilding a life after hitting breaking point.
We dive into:
🔥 His battle with drug-induced psychosis
🔥 Losing a friend to suicide
🔥 Tall poppy culture in Australia
🔥 What really happens behind the scenes of touring
🔥 The mental cost of going viral too young
🔥 Fame, burnout, self-destruction & healing
🔥 Working with Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill & more
🔥 The comeback story no one saw coming
This episode is raw, vulnerable and fully unfiltered — exactly what Danny Rants is known for.
If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, felt misunderstood, or been crushed by expectations… this one will hit home.
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