Steve Da Stoner Writes A Letter to His Fans:
A Message From Steve Da Stoner: My Healing Journey
First, I wanna thank my friends, fans, and family who been reaching out as I start my healing journey. All that love means more than y’all know.
I’m especially thankful for my therapist at the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Trauma Recovery Center. She’s been patient and helping me work through things I’ve been carrying for years.
It’s crazy because lately I’ve been going more viral than ever. Millions of people watching my videos, laughing, doing my dances. I’m grateful for all of it.
But I gotta be real with y’all. Behind the jokes and dancing, I’ve been dealing with some stuff.
Some nights I can’t sleep. Things I’ve been through, decisions I’ve made, and trauma from my past still weigh on me. I’m finally ready to work through it.
That’s why I reached out to my friend Dr. Biko Baker. He’s known me for years, always listened, and never judged me. I knew he’d help me find somebody to talk to.
I know I still got growing to do. I ain’t perfect. But these last two years, I’ve really been trying to be a positive voice in my city.
People see me dancing, joking, doing funny stuff. But that’s always been me. Even as a kid, I loved making people laugh. Seeing somebody smile because of me? That’s a good feeling.
I want young people coming up in Milwaukee to know that no matter what you been through, you can still make something out of yourself.
But I’m learning that if I’m gonna keep showing up for everybody else, I gotta show up for myself too.
That means dealing with my trauma, making better decisions, and finding peace.
I know it ain’t happening overnight. I got work to do, but I’m ready.
To everybody who’s checked on me, prayed for me, or showed love, I appreciate y’all. For real.
I’m still Steve Da Stoner. Still gonna dance, crack jokes, and have fun. But I’m also trying to become a better man for my family and the people I love.
And if sharing my story helps somebody else in Milwaukee realize it’s okay to ask for help, that’s bigger than any viral video.
Love y’all. Thanks for having my back.
— Steve Da Stoner
Robert "Biko" Baker III, Ph.D. (UCLA, History), works at the intersection of culture, tech, and public engagement. A former contributor to The Source and Vibe, he later served as national executive director of the League of Young Voters, leading high-profile civic campaigns and collaborations, including the launch of No Guns Allowed with Snoop Dogg and Ron Conway. He has advised and served on boards for organizations including CIRCLE at Tufts and Sankofa.org, and was named to the NAACP’s “40 Under 40.” Biko is currently Operations Manager for WNOV 860AM/106.5FM and the Milwaukee Courier Newspaper.