Darryl McDaniels
publication date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 (part of Fall 2021)
category: Music
clue: Sadly, this rapper may have lost some credibility by becoming a Sarah McLachlan fan, but it literally saved his life.
explanation: McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. has spoken openly about his struggle with depression ("sadly"). He credits randomly hearing McLachlan's "Angel" on the radio with saving him from suicide. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, and Scott Horowitz
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