Losing a Friend to Overdose: Grief, Music, and Life Lessons (#67)

Music producer Tayo Fetti lost his close friend Gabe to an overdose — and he was the one who found him that night. In this powerful episode, Tayo shares the story of that night, the pain of sudden loss, and how grief has fueled his growth and shaped his path forward.

Known for producing tracks for artists like Lil Xan, Trippie Redd, Rae Sremmurd, Dom Kennedy, Larry June, 03 Greedo, and Sir Michael Rocks, Tayo has built a respected career in music while carrying the lessons grief has taught him.

At only 30 years old, he’s learned some of life’s deepest truths through death — and here he opens up about resilience, creativity, and the ways loss can drive us to live with greater purpose.

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