What Is Pink Cocaine? Here’s All About Deadly Substance Allegedly Found In Late 1D Star Liam Payne’s System

As a seasoned lifestyle expert with decades of experience under my belt, I have witnessed the ever-evolving landscape of substance abuse and its devastating consequences on individuals and society as a whole. The tragic demise of Liam Payne, a member of one of the world’s most beloved boy bands, has once again brought to light the dangers lurking in the shadows of our nightlife – the insidious concoction known as “Pink Cocaine.


The tragic passing of former One Direction band member Liam Payne has brought attention to a dangerous drug known as “Pink Cocaine.” It’s speculated that Liam, who fell from his hotel room balcony and died, had traces of this drug, along with other substances like crack, cocaine, and meth, in his system according to media reports. However, this isn’t the only instance where this drug has caused concern. Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is also rumored to have been associated with it as well.

Pink Cocaine is essentially a mix of various drugs, including meth, ketamine, ecstasy (MDMA), benzodiazepines, caffeine, and crack, commonly used in parties. It exhibits both hallucinogenic and dissociative effects. This concoction is usually ingested as a pill or inhaled as powder due to the addition of food coloring or strawberry flavoring, giving it its distinctive pink hue.

Although it is called “pink cocaine”, it infrequently contains cocaine. Instead, it’s typically a blend of substances that people might categorize as stimulants (uppers) and depressants (downers). The truth is, you never truly know what you’re consuming when using pink cocaine, as pointed out by toxicologist Dr. Adam Berman from the Emergency Medicine department at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in an interview with People.

UK Addiction Treatment Centres point out that using pink cocaine can cause hallucinations, intense feelings of happiness, and confusion about the senses. This drug is unique because it provides a mix of stimulant and psychedelic effects, which sets it apart from regular cocaine use.

According to The Guardian, this drug initially surfaced on Colombian streets around 2010, then made its way through nightclubs across Latin America, including Argentina and Venezuela. It subsequently gained traction in the nightlife scenes of the U.S. and Europe, particularly Spain, spreading rapidly thereafter.

Under different names such as “tusi” or “tuci,” this lethal substance has been implicated in several instances within lawsuits accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexual assault. One of his accusers allegedly claimed that he used ketamine to render her unconscious, a condition characterized by sedation and memory loss. Diddy has also faced accusations of drugging and raping underage individuals.

The National Capital Poison Center highlights that individuals under the influence of this substance may experience physical and sexual abuse, traumatic injuries, and even engage in violent or aggressive behaviors, including sexual assault.

Pink Cocaine goes by several aliases, including rosada cocaina, pink dust, Eros, Venus, and Tusi, among others. The term ‘Tusi’ stems from the chemical compound ‘2-CB’, a class of psychedelics that typically does not include cocaine. Regrettably, this same drug was found in Liam Payne’s system following his passing at 31 on October 16, 2024, in Argentina.

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2024-10-25 11:37