'I think it was one of those things that can hurt and help you at the same time, because I had to find independence within myself.'Īs he told the audience at a recent concert, 'You know, you're so focused on a goal we're trying to achieve, we forget about the things that make us human, like love. 'What do you think that did, not really being close to your parents?' asked Smith. I've always felt, like, I guess, a lone person.'
'Honestly I'll say this: I've never, I guess, like, been super-close with either of my parents. I try to make sure she's always taken care of. Right now, you know, we're on good terms. Me and my mom, we were kind of close growing up, until addiction got in the way. He got custody of me around the age of 10. 'Oh, here we go! My Dad, he's a great guy.
