Paris Jackson speaking about her past addiction and new album on a podcast microphone
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Paris Jackson Details Graphic Drug Damage That Left a Hole in Her Nose

The singer opened up on Jay Shetty’s podcast about her past addiction, revealing her septum is so perforated it actually whistles.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Paris Jackson is getting brutally honest about the darker chapters of her past and the physical toll of substance abuse. Appearing on the *On Purpose With Jay Shetty* podcast, the artist opened up about her history with addiction, revealing that snorting drugs caused severe structural damage inside her nose. The singer and actor explained that the injury is a perforated septum rather than a simple deviation, meaning there is an actual opening straight through the nasal tissue. She shared that the hole is significant enough to cause a whistling sound when she breathes, noting that the physical damage remains a vivid reminder of her past struggles.

What happened to Paris Jackson's nose?

During the candid conversation, Jackson recalled the exact moment she realized the severe injury had occurred. She remembered freaking out after looking in the mirror to find blood everywhere, only to spot the visible hole inside her nose and realize she could look straight through it. The shocking discovery prompted her to seek guidance from a physician, but her doctor gave her a blunt reality check regarding any potential medical fixes. While reconstructive surgery could technically patch the opening, the physician advised her against undergoing the procedure until she was completely committed to her recovery. As Jackson recalled, the doctor warned her that surgeons can only perform a limited number of reconstructive operations on that tissue. The medical professional made it clear that if she had not fully stopped using drugs, getting the operation would be pointless because continued substance use would simply destroy the repair work all over again.

Paris Jackson speaking about her past addiction and new album on a podcast microphone
Paris Jackson speaking about her past addiction and new album on a podcast microphone

Who is Paris Jackson collaborating with on her new album?

Jackson’s frank disclosures about her journey through addiction come as she prepares to launch the next major phase of her music career. The daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson is gearing up for the release of her second studio album, *Happiest Day Of My Life*. The upcoming project sees the musician teaming up with veteran songwriter and producer Linda Perry. By opening up about her physical scars and her path to wellness, Jackson is stepping into her latest creative era with complete transparency about where she has been and how far she has come.

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What did Paris Jackson say about her nose?
Paris Jackson revealed on Jay Shetty's podcast that past drug use caused her to perforate her septum, leaving a hole she could see through that now whistles when she breathes.
Who did Paris Jackson work with on her new album?
Paris Jackson collaborated with acclaimed songwriter and producer Linda Perry on her second studio album, Happiest Day Of My Life.