R&B singer Ginuwine, after loosing his father and mother, says he attempted to commit suicide more than once.
"After my father shot himself to death and my mother died from cancer less than a year later, I really didn't want to live anymore," Ginuwine tells Essence.
According to the former "Pony" and "Differences" singer, life became emotionally and mentally unbearable to the point where ending it all seemed to be the only option.
"I didn't want to live and tried to commit suicide more than once. There was no one around that I really loved at the time, so I turned to the drinking and drugs like weed and ecstasy. I was done mentally and emotionally to the point that I had to go see a psychiatrist... in fact, the two times I visited him I was high," Ginuwine goes on to admit in the shocking Essence exclusive.
After attempting suicide, drugs and professional help from a psychiatrist, Ginuwine is back with a new album and lease on life. His new album, "A Man's Thoughts" is due in stores Tuesday, June 23 under a new recording deal with Notifi Records.
For more of Ginuwine's interview visit Essence.com where Ginuwine talks not only his turning point but admirable mission to assist mentally disabled members of our community.
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@R. below! Until you have seen both in concert! G. is the better dancer and performer! Check youtube for the credits and G. is better! Usher and JT have expressions on their faces like they are in pain when they're dancing, G. acts like dancing is second nature to him and it looks like it! You said, folks don't know him and like I mentioned below, his lame ass record label, Sony/Columbia wouldn't promote him!
Usher>>>>>>>>>>> Ginuwine and JT. But Don't get me wrong Ginuwine has talent too. His old school stuff was real good. He deserved a certain level of success too but, unfortunately state of Rnb is sadly dying. Ginuwine is a good singer but I don't think people know him as well and think he is as good as Usher. Sorry!
Cosign Sam. Ginuwine IS better than Usher. Usher's overrated. And don't get me started on Justin Timberfake. He bit Usher's style and ran w/ it (to appeal to the R&B audience), so Usher & JT are basically doublemint twins.
He's 1 of the few artists I respect and admire. Have been a fan since the beginning. God Bless him! Can't wait 4 the new album!
I agree with Sylvia, I'm glad he got the help he needed! He has always deserved the same mult-platinum sales numbers as Usher, but his previous lame ass record label couldn't get him there and they're the reason why he and Timberland didn't work together for years, until now! Future hit songs that were produced by Timberland went to Justin Timberlake and those #1 songs could've been for G.! Alot of people have said that, Ginuwine was a better dancer than Usher and Justin and hopefully with this new CD, he'll get his just due!
Say What!? I'm glad Ginuwine got the help he needed.