When hip hop artist Rowlan lost his best friend suddenly in 2022, grief crashed into his life in the most devastating way — and he was the one who found him. In this raw conversation, Rowlan shares the trauma of that moment, the painful waves of loss that followed, and the ongoing process of surviving grief when everything changes in an instant.

Through music, Rowlan discovered how to cope, process, and reflect on grief with honesty and purpose. This episode explores how creativity can transform pain into meaning, why expressing grief openly matters, and how choosing to face loss can become the first step toward healing.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after unimaginable loss, this conversation shows that grief can break us — but it can also reshape us in ways that bring truth, resilience, and even beauty.

👉 A candid conversation about grief, survival, trauma, music, and the healing that comes after unimaginable loss.

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About DEAD Talks

 DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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