The mother-son duo shared details about their experiences following Boss’ tragic passing in December 2022, including Allison Holker’s revelation that she discovered hidden drugs in Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ closet after his death.
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Stephen Boss Felt ‘Silenced’ In His Own Home
During an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday, February 11, Dre expressed that his brother felt unheard in certain aspects of his life, which was a particularly emotional moment.
“So in my opinion, [from] our conversations that he had with me, he felt silenced. He couldn’t get it out,” he said.
Gayle King then inquired, “He felt silenced in his own home?” to which Dre confirmed, saying, “Yes, often. Often. And he loved his wife, he loved his kids. He would definitely give them his last. But in any situation where conversations couldn’t lead to resolution, it became one-sided.”
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Dre elaborated further, recalling Boss’ outlook on life. “And I believe, cause you asked about their relationship, I can say that there’s many conversations that there’s no resolve. But he would always say to me, ‘This is life. The lights are on.’”
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Dre Rose Addresses Drug Allegations
When asked by King about Holker’s claim that she discovered drugs inside Boss’ closet, Dre acknowledged that there was a “possibility” his brother was struggling with personal battles that only his wife knew about.
However, he also suggested that there were aspects of Boss’ life Holker may not have fully understood. “There are things that she knows that we didn’t know. But know that there are things about him that she didn’t know,” Dre explained.
Dre, who worked closely with his brother, shared that Boss often confided in him about personal struggles, including imposter syndrome. The two would discuss ways to manage those insecurities, but Dre noted that these were not always conversations Boss could have with his wife.
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Holker’s Discovery Of Hidden Drugs
Holker had previously revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that she found a “cornucopia” of drugs, including mushrooms, pills, and “other substances I had to look up on my phone,” hidden inside shoeboxes in Boss’ closet after his passing.
“I was with one of my really dear friends, and we were cleaning out the closet and picking out an outfit for him for the funeral,” Holker recalled. “It was a really triggering moment for me because there were a lot of things I discovered in our closet that I did not know existed. It was very alarming to me to learn that there was so much happening that I had no clue [about].”
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tWitch Allegedly Left Allison Holker With Debt
The unexpected financial burden only compounded her grief, forcing her to deal with both emotional and legal turmoil at the same time.
Defending Her Memoir Amid Backlash
Holker has faced criticism for her decision to publicly share details about tWitch’s struggles and their marriage. In response, she took to Instagram Stories to share an emotional message, explaining that her book is intended to “help other people” by telling her story and honoring her late husband.
She also emphasized that proceeds from the memoir will go toward Move with Kindness, a mental health foundation established in tWitch’s name.
Holker, who has spent the past two years educating herself on mental health, believes that tWitch would have wanted his story to be shared if it could save even one life. “If Stephen were able to choose, he would choose to have his story told if it meant saving even one life,” she wrote.
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The professional dancer’s memoir details her journey through grief, her love story with Boss, and the healing process she has undergone with their children since his passing. While the book provides insight into Boss’ private struggles, his family’s reaction makes it clear that they, too, are still trying to piece together the full picture of what he was going through.