Celebrities with Nasty Habits: Celebrities often live in the spotlight, where fans admire their talent, success, and influence. However, behind the fame, many public figures face personal struggles that rarely make the headlines in a balanced way. From substance abuse to gambling and controversial habits, these challenges remind us that fame does not shield anyone from real-life battles. In this list, we take a closer look at well-known personalities who have openly admitted—or have been linked to—various addictions and habits that have impacted their lives and careers.
- Number 1: Shebeshxt – Crystal Meth Use
- Number 2: Sol Phenduka – Gambling
- Number 3: Emtee – Marijuana Use
- Number 4: Nyaniso Dzedze – Pornography and Masturbation
- Number 5: Siya Kolisi – Pornography
- Number 6: John Steenhuisen – Fast Food Spending
- Number 7: Vuyo Dabula – Smoking Weed
- Number 8: Phat Joe – Alleged Pornography Habit
- Number 9: Innocent Masuku – Drug Addiction
- Number 10: Nota Baloyi – Habit of Controversial Accusations
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Number 1: Shebeshxt – Crystal Meth Use
Controversial Lekompo rapper Shebeshxt from Limpopo openly admitted to using crystal meth during a social media live video in June last year. He has appeared in videos while smoking the substance.
During a 2025 court appearance for a bail application related to shooting allegations, authorities revealed his addiction to crystal meth. Reports from December 2025 and early 2026 continued to highlight his struggle, with police referencing it in connection with his legal troubles.
Despite these challenges, Shebeshxt built massive independent success and even secured a 2023 Lamborghini Wines partnership. However, legal issues—including assault and attempted murder charges—along with a 2024 family tragedy, have marked his career.
Number 2: Sol Phenduka – Gambling
Radio personality and podcaster Sol Phenduka openly shared his past struggle with gambling on social media. When a user asked if he gambled, he replied: “I used to gamble. It ruined my life and held me back a few years.”
His experience resonates with many people who face similar challenges. Many individuals have shared how gambling addiction led them to lose cars, homes, jobs, and even families.
About three years ago, Phenduka also spoke about gambling on the podcast Podcast and Chill with MacG. He revealed that he once won R200,000 but warned viewers not to try it, emphasizing how destructive it can become.
Number 3: Emtee – Marijuana Use
Rapper Emtee previously smoked marijuana heavily. His substance use negatively affected his life, career, and relationships.
He later decided to quit, explaining that he wanted to be more present for his children and distance himself from the stigma associated with substance abuse.
By January 2025, Emtee reported that he had been sober for five months from all narcotics, including cannabis. Before that, fans often questioned his sobriety due to ongoing public speculation.
Number 4: Nyaniso Dzedze – Pornography and Masturbation
Actor Nyaniso Dzedze revealed in 2018 that he struggled with pornography and masturbation for many years. He shared that he developed these habits at age 16 and battled them until he turned 30.
He admitted that he sometimes pretended to be sick on Sundays to stay home and engage in the behavior, only to later feel guilty and seek forgiveness.
Dzedze explained that he eventually overcame these habits by addressing deeper emotional issues. He focused on healing the root causes of his struggles, which reduced his reliance on those behaviors.
Number 5: Siya Kolisi – Pornography
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi openly discussed his past struggles in his autobiography Rise and in interviews. He admitted that he battled excessive alcohol use, infidelity, visiting strip clubs, and pornography around 2015.
A mentor confronted him about his behavior, which pushed him to begin a journey of self-improvement and healing. Kolisi has since used his story to encourage honesty and accountability, especially among those who look up to him.
Number 6: John Steenhuisen – Fast Food Spending
DA president John Steenhuisen faced public scrutiny in 2025 over allegations that he overused a party credit card to purchase fast food, particularly from KFC and delivery services.
Critics questioned whether he misused party funds while advocating for fiscal discipline. The situation sparked debate about accountability and personal habits in leadership.
Number 7: Vuyo Dabula – Smoking Weed
Actor Vuyo Dabula, known for his role on Generations: The Legacy, openly admitted in 2021 on Podcast and Chill with MacG that he smokes marijuana.
He confirmed the habit during the interview and shared that he typically smokes two to three joints a day when he is not busy.
Number 8: Phat Joe – Alleged Pornography Habit
Reports have linked radio personality Phat Joe to adult content activity online after social media users noticed his engagement with such material.
A Twitter page sparked debate by suggesting he should address the issue publicly. Fans questioned whether his account had been hacked or whether he genuinely followed and liked the content.
Although the situation remains unclear, he later unfollowed the accounts, which some interpreted as an attempt to clean up his public image.
Number 9: Innocent Masuku – Drug Addiction
Actor Innocent Masuku, known for playing Bobo on Yizo Yizo, struggled with drug addiction in real life, including marijuana and harder substances.
His addiction severely damaged his career and reportedly cost him around R5 million in opportunities. He has battled addiction since 2007.
Masuku later rebuilt his life and returned to television as a presenter on Buyele’khaya in 2024. He now shares his story to educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse.
Number 10: Nota Baloyi – Habit of Controversial Accusations
Music executive Nota Baloyi has built a reputation for making controversial and often unverified claims about others.
He frequently comments on public figures, sometimes accusing them of wrongdoing without clear evidence. For instance, he previously criticized Brenda Fassie over her parenting and recently claimed that Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA speech was written by AI—without providing proof.
His pattern of public accusations continues to spark debate and criticism.
