Lil Nas X is back with an emotional video, revealing his bipolar diagnosis, rehab and upcoming new music projects.
After months away, Lil Nas X has broken his silence, revealing that he spent time in rehab and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
The rapper posted a nearly three-minute video addressing his absence and talking about his mental health journey.
He explained that he has been receiving treatment from therapists and psychiatrists since returning to Atlanta with his family or back to Los Angeles with friends.
“I really want to talk to you,” he says in the video. “First of all, I’ve been in rehab for a few months. Since then, I’ve been back home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and my friends, trying to ground myself and get out of my head.”
NasX admitted that he had suspected he had bipolar disorder for years but refused to accept it.
He worried about taking his medication and what people would think of him.
“When I got the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, I felt like I’d known it for the past few years, but I didn’t want to admit it because I didn’t want to take medication, and I didn’t know that people would view me differently. I mean, I’m already black and gay. I’ve just been, like, living an extremely difficult life.”
Despite the challenges, the artist says he’s in a better place now. He creates music with freedom, less fear, and takes time to appreciate life’s moments.
“I’m doing a lot better. I feel better. I can create freely. There’s less fear in me. I smell roses. I’ve been making music for seven years.”
Nas X also previewed new music on the way. He thanked his fans for their support over the years and promised to continue making them proud while staying true to himself.
“Speaking of music, I wanted to let you guys know that there’s new music coming soon. I’m not fully aware of that yet, but I’m excited to do it.
The personal video update is the first major update since Lil Nas X was spotted walking naked in Los Angeles and accused of lunging at police.
Prosecutors later charged him with four felonies, including three counts of battery on a police officer causing injury and one count of resisting an administrative officer.
He pleads not guilty. In April 2026, a judge allowed him to enter a two-year mental health diversion program, meaning the charges could be dismissed if he received treatment and complied with the law.
