Lil Nas X breaks silence on rehab, reveals bipolar diagnosis

Lil Nas X has broken his silence on his mental health journey, candidly sharing that he has been in rehabilitation for several months and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The artist revealed this update in a video posted to Instagram, explaining his desire to share his progress with fans.

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I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been, you know, back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and friends and whatnot, and trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head.

"I've been in rehab for a few months, and since then I've been, you know, back at home... trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head," Lil Nas X stated in the video. He has sought professional help, noting that having a therapist and psychiatrist has been "really helpful."

The "Old Town Road" rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, admitted that while he suspected he had bipolar disorder for years, he resisted the diagnosis due to concerns about medication and how others might perceive him. "I'm already like Black and gay, like, damn, God… come on, Black, gay, bipolar. I'm, like, living life on, like, extreme hard mode," he shared, reflecting on the intersection of his identities and his mental health challenges.

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I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful. When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for like the past few years but I didn’t want to admit to it because I didn’t want to have to take medication and, I don’t know, have people think different of me.

Despite these struggles, the 27-year-old artist reported feeling "much better" and is "creating freely." He is focusing on appreciating life's moments, or "smelling the roses," while also preparing to release new music. "Speaking of music, I want to let you guys know that there is new music on the way," he announced, expressing excitement for this "next chapter" and thanking his fans for their support.

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I’m already like Black and gay, like, damn, God… come on, Black, gay, bipolar. I’m, like, living life on, like, extreme hard mode.

This personal update follows his arrest last August in Los Angeles, where he was charged with three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty to these charges. Initial reports suggested a misdemeanor, but the criminal complaint indicated more serious allegations. Police stated he charged at officers after being found naked on Ventura Boulevard, and he was taken to a hospital before being booked into jail.

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Speaking of music, I want to let you guys know that there is new music on the way and I’m not getting completely to that just yet but I’m excited to do that.