JOHNNY RICHTER Leaves kottonmouth kings
After what has already been a turbulent year for the Cali based stoner 'rip hop' crew things recently took a turn for the worse as Johnny Richter announced via Twitter that he was leaving the band. Earlier this year news started to come out about disputes between the band and Suburban Noixe Records co-owner Kevin Zinger (with KMK member Daddy X) For what ever reasons (mainly financial) Daddy X and the rest of the Kottonmouth Kings parted ways with Zinger and the label on a very sour note.
Well as disputes between the two camps continued it was announced on the 11th via Johnny Richter's official Twitter page that he was leaving the band. See the official statement here:
Those at the show tonight are gonna notice that I’m not there. A couple weeks ago I made the decision to make a huge change in my life and leave KMK. I’m not gonna get into all the details as I choose not to perpetuate any more negativity and if you’re anything like me you’re already sick of all the drama, I will say that I am happier with life and feel my soul is unclogged… I’ve been working on new material and am booking shows for December in support of my new project. I’ve always had and continue to have mad love and respect for the fans that have supported me and KMK all these years. I can’t wait to share and play my new music with all of you now and for many years to come and am truly excited to start a new chapter. I can’t wait to see all my friends I’ve made throughout the years on the road and hope you’ll continue to support your boy. Once again THANK YOU for all the years past and here’s to many more in the future.
Your boy,
RICHTER
Remaining KMK members D-Loc and Daddy X were quick to take to twitter to share their thoughts on Richter's departure, suggesting the reasons were down to his own addictions and troubles.
D-Loc's Tweets:
Real friends stay true when times are tough-Real friends offer rehab to those who need it-Nothing cool about drunk junkies-thieves and liars
On the positive side of things moving forward with this Kmk dream our’s -we will continue making good music #enjoylife#respect one love D-
Daddy X's Tweets:
I refuse to Let any negative people that lack integrity or respect Bring me down-I choose positive,honest loving people to surround my life..
True colors and character reveal themselves during times of struggle-Quiters and addicts get exploited by the bottom feeders-onwards and upwards
Written by Matt Watkins
published 15/10/13
Well as disputes between the two camps continued it was announced on the 11th via Johnny Richter's official Twitter page that he was leaving the band. See the official statement here:
Those at the show tonight are gonna notice that I’m not there. A couple weeks ago I made the decision to make a huge change in my life and leave KMK. I’m not gonna get into all the details as I choose not to perpetuate any more negativity and if you’re anything like me you’re already sick of all the drama, I will say that I am happier with life and feel my soul is unclogged… I’ve been working on new material and am booking shows for December in support of my new project. I’ve always had and continue to have mad love and respect for the fans that have supported me and KMK all these years. I can’t wait to share and play my new music with all of you now and for many years to come and am truly excited to start a new chapter. I can’t wait to see all my friends I’ve made throughout the years on the road and hope you’ll continue to support your boy. Once again THANK YOU for all the years past and here’s to many more in the future.
Your boy,
RICHTER
Remaining KMK members D-Loc and Daddy X were quick to take to twitter to share their thoughts on Richter's departure, suggesting the reasons were down to his own addictions and troubles.
D-Loc's Tweets:
Real friends stay true when times are tough-Real friends offer rehab to those who need it-Nothing cool about drunk junkies-thieves and liars
On the positive side of things moving forward with this Kmk dream our’s -we will continue making good music #enjoylife#respect one love D-
Daddy X's Tweets:
I refuse to Let any negative people that lack integrity or respect Bring me down-I choose positive,honest loving people to surround my life..
True colors and character reveal themselves during times of struggle-Quiters and addicts get exploited by the bottom feeders-onwards and upwards
Written by Matt Watkins
published 15/10/13
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