Rapper 6ix9ine stirred controversy when he commented on Demi Lovato's ongoing journey of sobriety during Andie Elle's podcast.Back in July 2018, the talented pop star narrowly escaped a life-threatening overdose from both heroin and fentanyl, as reported in the 2021 YouTube docuseries titled Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.In a recent appearance on Andie Elle's podcast, the rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine made waves when he spoke about Demi Lovato's path to sobriety. During their conversation, the topic turned to childhood TV stars and their struggles with addiction. The rapper recalled the time when Lovato broke her year-long period of sobriety. Host Andie clarified,"She's clean, like she's sober."To which 6ix9ine commented,"She's gonna relapse. Let's send her a gift. Let's send her some cocaine. Make her relapse."The rapper's remarks sparked a strong reaction from Lovato's fans and many people online, who felt his words were insensitive. Later, he explained to TMZ that he meant his comments to be taken as "dark humor," not to cause harm."Dark humour is going extinct. People in this new generation are just overly sensitive."More about Demi Lovato's sobriety journeyFormer Disney star Demi Lovato, in 2010, entered an inpatient rehab facility near Chicago. The songstress left the facility three months later. However, she relapsed and went to live in a sober living home, as per PEOPLE. In March 2018, Lovato celebrated 6 years of sobriety. However, months later, in July 2018, Lovato suffered an overdose and spent several days in the hospital before going into treatment, as reported by TMZ at the time. In August 2018, Lovato shared on Instagram,"I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. What I've learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time."In March 2019, Lovato opened up about her relapse on Instagram and said,"Today I woud've had 7 years sober. I don't regret going out because I needed to make those mistakes but I must never forget that's exactly what they were: mistakes."Lovato returned to the public spotlight at the 2020 Grammys and also sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl. According to US Weekly, Demi Lovato opened up about her struggles during an October 10, 2024, panel for the World Mental Health Day Festival in New York and said that she first experienced depression at around seven years.In June 2024, while having a conversation with The Center for Youth Mental Health, Lovato elaborated how she has learnt to not let her treatments or mental health define her, adding that she is grateful for whatever she has overcome.In her 2024 Teen Vogue interview, Lovato was asked what advice she would give to others grappling with disordered eating, and she said that while she's not reached her goals, she is starting "to feel more comfortable" in her skin. Lovato shared that she has started to accept her body, and that she is a "work in progress."For more updates on pop culture, keep reading Soap Central!