Timbaland Admits Drug Use While Producing Hits

In a candid discussion on The Pivot podcast, Timbaland revealed that his past struggles with addiction influenced his music production, particularly while working on major projects like Beyoncé’s 'Drunk In Love,' Justin Timberlake’s 'The 20/20 Experience,' and JAY-Z’s 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' He acknowledged that while he created notable albums during this period, he believes his best work was done while sober, citing tracks like 'Big Pimpin'' and 'One In A Million' as examples. Timbaland reflected on how drug use, initially perceived as a creative fuel, ultimately took a toll on his health and personal life. He credited artists like JAY-Z and Drake as voices of reason during his darkest moments of addiction, which began with Vicodin and escalated to daily use of OxyContin. Now back in a positive creative space, he expressed interest in collaborating with emerging artists, signaling a new chapter in his career.