Chris Redd's Honest Confession: A Look at His Struggles and SNL Days

Chris Redd, a former cast member of "Saturday Night Live, " recently shared a personal and emotional video on his Instagram. In this video, he openly discussed his struggles with pills and admitted to selling them to his fellow cast members during his time on the show. Redd's confession was part of his effort to embrace more vulnerability and openness in his life and career. Redd revealed that he had issues with pills while working on "SNL. " He described it as "crazy for my black ass, " indicating that his actions were out of character for him. He also mentioned that he sold pills to some of his castmates, but he refused to name them, saying, "I’m not gonna snitch on y’all motherfuckers man. " Redd expressed his disappointment with how his castmates treated him during his struggle. Instead of offering help, they would gossip about him. He even joked that the Adderall he was taking made him hear their comments more clearly. Redd felt hurt and neglected, stating, "It’s crazy how somebody would watch you destroy yourself. "Redd joined "SNL" in 2017 and left in 2022 after five seasons. During his time on the show, he was known for his impression of New York Mayor Eric Adams and appeared in many pre-taped sketches. In 2018, he won an Emmy for writing "Come Back, Barack, " a song encouraging former President Barack Obama to run for office again. Since leaving "SNL, " Redd has appeared in several TV shows and movies. These include "Power Book III: Raising Kanan, " "Happy Family USA, " "Merv, " and "Candy Cane Lane. " His career has continued to thrive, but his recent confession sheds light on the personal struggles he faced during his time on "SNL. " Redd's honesty about his past is a reminder that even successful people face challenges. His confession encourages others to be open about their struggles and seek help when needed. It also highlights the importance of supporting friends and colleagues who are going through tough times.