editor’s note
Publisher Julia Beverly
DOPE FIENDS
Editor-AT-LARGE D-Ray GRAPHIC DESIGNER David KA
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hen we think of a “dope fiend,” a lot of things come to mind. We think of the grimy, wigged out people on the streets, but little do you know it could be the person sitting next to you. Weed is one thing, but when people start abusing man-made drugs, that’s another thing. People who know that I’m the Thizz Entertainment photographer assume that I pop thizz pills. I do not pop at all. Never have, never will, and to set the record straight, everyone on THIZZ is not on THIZZ!
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I don’t know why people can’t seem to get that willpower they need to help themselves, especially if they are talented and have a career ahead of them. That’s not saying that people without those same talents or goals should be on dope; all people doing dope should slow down. You should really reflect on the difference you see in yourself when you’re on dope and off. I believe everyone should watch video footage of themselves high! It may be a shock to see how ignorant they act! Trust me, if they don’t want to let the reality of their ignorance affect them, seeing themselves on camera will help! I believe people make the best decisions they can with the info they have. Most people that do dope tend to think they are doing the dope; that’s the way it starts. But when the dope starts doing them that’s when the real problems start. To become sober is very, very challenging! If you don’t have the willpower or the support, or you just don’t want to stop, you honestly won’t be able to stop. You’ll continue to relapse. Detox is something you have to want. It’s not for your family or friends; it’s for you!
I’ve been through the oddest things with people on dope and watched them apologize after they sobered up. You have to remind yourself sometimes that an apology isn’t good enough. You need help. Burning bridges, hurting feelings, and maybe even physically harming yourself or another person is serious! People on dope really aren’t themselves. I’ve surrounded myself with people, not knowing that they do dope. Then there are the surprises: wow! They do dope? I used to be shocked when I found out that someone I knew did dope. Now I’m not shocked at all, and that is sad. I want better things for my family and friends. Just say no! Make a change. Surprise yourself! Help yourself and your relationships! This is a little off the subject, or maybe not. After an experience I had with the same people using the same excuses for acting a donkey, I sat back and reflected on how people change when they’re on dope or coming down off it. I personally hate to hear another person making an excuse for a drunk or a dope head. You’re really not helping them by making excuses for them, you’re hurting them. If you’re a true friend, they need you to tell them what a donkey they made out of themselves! It’s a made-up vision in their addicted mind. This kind of nonsense is getting the best of a lot of people right now. Please take the time to look in the yellow pages and get help. Smoking weed is one thing, but when you start doing man-made dope, that’s when it kills. You don’t have a clue of the poison you’re putting your body through. Please understand that poisoning your body and mind is so toxic! You’re on borrowed time already. Why speed your expiration date up with that shit? And not only that, but you may be burning a bridge you can’t ever mend! “Sorry” is just a word. Ignorance is an action!
Pitbull, me, & Baby Bash in Sacramento for Mexican Independence Day
Me and Maya @ Haji Springer’s video shoot in San Jose
Strong Arm Steady “Can’t Let It Go” Problem “Wherever You Like” Jay Rock f/ Lil Wayne “All My Life” Mistah FAB “Dipped In Butter” Glasses Malone f/ Lil Wayne “Haterz” Dem HoodStarz f/ Gucci Mane “Got A Problem” San Quinn, Big Rich, & Boo Banga “SF Anthem”
- D-Ray Editor-At-Large dray@ozonemag.com
Me & Diggs in Vegas for Magic
DJ BACKSIDE’S
TOP 10 SLAPS
Bishop Lamont “Grow Up” The Jacka “All Over Me” E-40 f/ Akon “Wake It Up”
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