shortly before dj am’s tragic death, he was involved in a drug-intervention reality show called ‘gone too far.’ produced by mtv, the crew and dj am (real name, adam goldstein) shot enough footage for eight episodes.

although a toxicolgoy reports has not yet been released, initial findings suggest that dj am died of a drug overdose. which, of course brings into question his role as a “sober and experienced tough-love guide for troubled addicts” on the reality show. apparently mtv still plans to air the series and is in talks with the dj’s family on when to release the footage.

initial reactions to the news were certainly a mixed bag. would the show come off as hypocritical? after all, the show features dj am imploring young individuals to stay clean while he himself was suffering from addictions. the hollywood reporter says “if handled properly… [the show] could successfully impart its anti-drug message, perhaps now even more so.” maybe dj am’s death would be the harsh shock into reality that these addicts need.