Jason Derulo Says He Had A Drinking Problem

Jason Derulo may seem like a squeaky clean R&B singer, but the 23-year-old crooner revealed he used to have pretty destructive partying ways.

"I was hardcore drinking every single night," the "Ridin' Solo" singer said, in an interview with Huffington Post UK.

"I was drinking just coffee and alcohol. … I was partying until crazy times in the evening then getting on the plane at six in the morning, walking in the airport like a zombie because I was drunk and hungover from the last nights."

Jordin Sparks' longtime boyfriend told the website that a severe injury in January 2012 — a neck fracture that almost left him paralyzed — really opened his eyes.

"I think my injury really helped to wake me up a little bit," he said.

"Before my accident I was on autopilot. ... I don't really think that was the right road. I was not being smart. Being young and somebody who travels the world, you can easily get caught up and kind of lose yourself in it all."

Derulo had to cancel the tour he was preparing for and wear a neck brace for about seven months.

When asked about if he had any advice on destructive behavior for younger acts, like Justin Bieber, Derulo said the antics can be likened to "college years."

"I think it's a natural progression, some people grow out of it and some don't. … It's just a natural thing from turning a boy into a man."

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