Industry May 15, 2026
Scott Weiland's Encounters with LA's Mexican Mafia
“I could not seem to put more than 30 days of abstinence together”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
During the 1990s, Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland had a notable encounter with a high-ranking member of the LA Mexican Mafia. The individual, incarcerated at the time, passed Weiland a note requesting an autograph for his daughter.
Weiland also spoke about his struggles with maintaining sobriety, noting his difficulty in remaining abstinent for more than 30 days at a time. Originally reported by MusicRadar.