Overview
- In episode five of his RTL+ podcast, he says he relapsed immediately after filming the Netflix documentary, consuming cocaine along with heavy cannabis and alcohol.
- He states he fell into a coma in July 2025 following the May death of close friend Xatar and adds that Xatar did not die from drugs.
- Cologne prosecutors closed the investigation into Xatar’s death in September 2025, ruling out foul play and withholding further details to protect the family.
- He reports completing a six‑week therapy in Villingen‑Schwenningen and confirms a reconstructive nose operation in January 2026.
- He says he is stable and is scheduled for a 2026 comeback, including World Club Dome in Frankfurt, arena shows in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Berlin, and an appearance at the May 7 memorial in Cologne; the podcast also features an unverified story about his son’s vaccination and a doctor’s death that outlets cannot corroborate.