Entertainment · November 13, 2026
Travis Barker Reveals Precancer Diagnosis That Caused Him to Quit Smoking Weed
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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker recently revealed on the 'Big Bro with Kid Cudi' podcast that he quit smoking weed after being diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus. Barker, 50, disclosed that he was smoking between 10 and 15 blunts a day and only stopped after his doctor characterized the diagnosis as a 'warning shot.' He shared that while he misses smoking and thought he would continue throughout his life like Willie Nelson, he has since replaced the habit with running and boxing to stay healthy for his family.
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- BillboardTrade
Travis Barker Reveals He Stopped Smoking Weed After Precancer Diagnosis: ‘I Loved Blunts’
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Travis Barker reveals he had ‘precancer of the esophagus’ prior to quitting smoking: ‘I only quit because I got diagnosed’
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Travis Barker Reveals Precancer Diagnosis That Caused Him to Quit Smoking Weed
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Travis Barker Stopped Smoking Weed After Being Diagnosed With Precancer
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Travis Barker appeared on the 'Big Bro with Kid Cudi' podcast on Nov. 11.
- Barker revealed he was diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus.
- The diagnosis caused Barker to quit smoking marijuana/blunts.
- Barker stated he used to smoke 10 to 15 blunts per day.
- Barker's doctor told him the diagnosis was a 'warning shot.'
- Barker mentioned he previously believed he would smoke until he died like Willie Nelson.
- Barker is 50 years old.
Reported by only some outlets
- Billboard and E! News report that Barker has taken up running as a healthy replacement for smoking.
- Billboard specifically mentions Barker also took up boxing.
- Page Six includes information about Barker's past addiction to opioids.
- E! News lists Barker's children: Rocky Barker (3), Alabama Barker (20), Landon Barker (23), and stepdaughter Atiana de la Hoya (27).
Confirmed
- Travis Barker quit smoking following a precancerous esophagus diagnosis.
- The announcement occurred on Kid Cudi's podcast.
- Barker's previous habit involved 10-15 blunts daily.
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