Lil Nas X revealed that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
“I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been back home — whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself, friends and whatever — trying to ground myself and get out of my head,” the “Old Town Road” singer says. said in a candid Instagram video message Wednesday.
“I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful since I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis,” he shared.
Lil Nas – born Montero Hill – said he felt he had “known for the last few years” that he had a mental condition, but he “didn’t want to have to take medication and make people think differently about me.”
“I already am Black and gay. Like, ‘damn, god.’ Black, gay, bipolar. I’m like living life on like extreme hard mode,” the “Industry Baby” hitmaker, 27, said with a laugh.
“But on a serious note, I feel much better. I feel better, I feel better. I create freely and there is less fear in my heart,” he explained.
“I’m just smelling the roses, man … I’ve been making music for seven years now.”
Lil Nas told his viewers that he has new music coming.
“I’m excited to go on this journey with you, this next chapter. We’ve been through so much together,” he added.
“Thanks for keeping it down. I love you guys and all I wanna do is keep trying to make you guys proud and make myself proud,” Lil Nas concluded.
Celebrities and fans flooded the two-time Grammy winner’s Instagram comments section with positive remarks about his reveal.
“and proud of u bubba 🫶🏼,” singer Kehlani wrote.
“I’m so proud of you baby!!! ❤️❤️❤️,” Taraji P. Henson added.
“👏👏👏👏👏,” said Andy Cohen.
“‘Extreme Hard Mode’ is so honest. So proud of you. 🫂,” commented singer Durand Bernarr.
“Men’s health deserves better. Queer men’s health deserves better. Black Queer men’s health deserves better. Take care of yourself 🫶,” one fan added.
“DON’T LET THEM wrap you up!!! You are a gift and everything that comes with you is a gift! Don’t take life too seriously, no one ever gets out alive!!! 🖤✨🫶🏽,” wrote another netizen.
Lil Nas’ diagnosis comes almost a year after he was spotted roaming the streets of Los Angeles while wearing only white underwear and boots.
The pop star was arrested on the spot after he allegedly punched an officer in the face before he was hospitalized.
He was charged with four feloniesincluding battery with injury to a police officer and resisting an executive officer after he allegedly attacked officers who tried to detain him.
Lil Nas pleaded not guilty to the charges and in April, a California judge granted him access to a mental health diversion program.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 800-662-4357.
