The Rollercoaster Podcast
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The Rollercoaster Podcast
This Rapper Was 665lbs, Addicted to Food & Almost Dead! Now Millions Are Watching Him Heal
I sat down with someone who left me speechless. Nico DeGiacomo, better known as Mass of Man, isn't just a rapper or internet personality. He's a fighter. At 6'6" and 665 pounds, Nico hit rock bottom physically, mentally, and emotionally. Showering hurt. Driving was nearly impossible. Life was slipping away. But instead of giving up, Nico chose to change everything.
In this raw, deeply vulnerable conversation, Nico opens up about food addiction, mental illness, his darkest moments, and the turning point that sparked a viral 100-day transformation, one that’s now inspired millions. We talk about the power of accountability, his unbreakable friendship with Anakin, the emotional weight behind his music, and how he’s rewriting his story in real time.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a cycle they couldn’t escape. It’s about addiction, healing, resilience, and what’s possible when someone finally believes in you and when you believe in yourself.
Whether you’re battling your own demons or know someone who is, Nico’s story will move you. Share this one. Someone needs to hear it.
Key Moments:
0:00 A Day in the Life at 665lbs
3:50 “Anakin Saved My Life”
6:04 The Vicious Cycle of Food Addiction
12:23 How Do You Get to 665lbs?
17:53 Hitting the Three-Week Wall
22:01 The Meaning Behind His Music
29:06 Performing “Fallen Angel”
35:00 The Abuse No One Saw
39:48 The Song That Changed Everything
44:38 “If It Doesn’t Move You, It’s Not a Good Song”
47:24 That Song Is for People Who Want to Die
54:50 If You're Not Accepted, Create Something Better
59:07 The $1 Magic Trick
Guest Info:
Instagram: @massofman (https://www.instagram.com/massofman/)
YouTube: @massofman (https://www.youtube.com/MASSOFMAN)
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