Nonpoint’s Robb Rivera Addresses Health Scare and Refutes Substance Abuse Allegations

Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera has shared a video update following his recent health scare during the band’s January 12th show at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY. Rivera experienced an elevated heart rate mid-set, prompting EMTs to transport him to a local hospital for treatment and testing.

In the update, Rivera reassured fans that he will continue with the band’s ongoing tour despite the incident. He also addressed and dismissed accusations that his health scare was linked to substance abuse.

Here’s a portion of what Rivera had to say:

“What’s up? Robb here, sitting here on the riser here at Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, North Carolina. We’re about to load in because we’re playing tonight. I want to thank everybody at the George Hospital in Louisville that took care of me, and they just looked out after me. It was a very stressful 24 hours — overwhelming and emotional, 24 hours — and scary, and I never want to go through that again.

I had an elevated heart rate, they were able to bring it down within five seconds, which is crazy. Did a bunch of tests, everything was clear. And I’m here to rock out and continue the Painful Statements Tour, but I do have something that I need to get off my chest: To the people that said that this was due to drugs. Shame on you. If anybody knows me out there, [they know] that I do not use drugs at all or drink alcohol.

Back in the day, I used to drink little sips. I never been alcoholic, never been a drug addict. To those people that said that, I could easily go off on you, I’m not stopping down to your level. So anyway, to the people that have reached out to me. I love you tonight, Painful Statements. Greensboro, North Carolina, Florida, coming home to you, see ya.”

The remaining dates for Nonpoint’s joint anniversary tour, celebrating “To The Pain” and the 25th anniversary of “Statement,” are as follows. Crobot and Heartsick will join as supporting acts:

01/14 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
01/15 Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom
01/17 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
01/18 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
01/19 Orlando, FL – The Beecham
01/21 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
01/22 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
01/23 Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times Four Mile
01/25 Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs

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