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    Lil Nas X is doing great! Announces he’s been in rehab, has a therapist and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and new music is coming
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    Lil Nas X is doing great! Announces he’s been in rehab, has a therapist and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and new music is coming


    So happy to see he’s doing well. Rooting for him!!

    In this video he just posted to Instagram, he says he’s been doing well. He has been in rehab and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which he says he’s always suspected but never wanted to look into because of the meds. Also makes a joke about already being black and gay, and now this, so living life on extreme hard mode. He has a therapist and psychiatrist, and is creating freely and working on new music.

    Source (had to screen record as direct Instagram links aren’t allowed apparently, but he only posted this to Instagram so I don’t really know how else to share this news)



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    3. RoseGoldRedditor on

      He has a beautiful energy and spirit! Really proud of him and rooting for his well-being.

      Can’t wait to hear the next bop too.

    6. ThatBitchA on

      Yay!! So glad to see him smiling again! Excited for new music to drop.

      ![gif](giphy|deIzWQmMnt2wN6a0lj)

    8. andarose on

      I’m so glad he has a web of support and that he feels excited and optimistic about life. Appreciate his transparency so much and I will always root for him!

    12. anonymoususer98545 on

      In a completely non parasocial way, i really love him and hope for his happiness and success in life in general. He just seems like such a good and positive human and i do enjoy his music even if i don’t follow it a ton.

      In short, good for him getting help and coming back stronger than ever. Keep shining.

      Edit: To the wonderful person that awarded this comment, thank you 💜 You’re just proving my theory about kindness seeking kindness and i hope your day is wonderful and your pillow always cool and comfortable. Heck, may you find a $20 in every pocket from here on out!

    16. Aurichu on

      im happy to see him so happy and that hes getting help and working on himself ❤️ i try to not be parasocial with celebs but im rooting for him

    19. smallest_toast on

      It’s wonderful to see someone seek help and be able to continue to work on their art.

    20. shelbydep on

      awe so happy for him!! also realizing how much him and damson idris look alike lol

    23. hollybear9420 on

      I was just listening to Montero the album the other day and wondering how he was doing, so this is so beautiful to see! 🥹

    27. indicatprincess on

      Bipolar disorder SUCKS. So happy to see he’s more comfortable and doing better!

    29. Low-Cockroach7733 on

      As a neurodivergent black guy who still suffers from internalised homophobia and a slew of mental health issues a year after being diagnosed with the double whammy of ADHD/Autism and reconciling with my bisexuality, I have a real soft spot for lil Nas X. He’s carrying the banner for all the neurodivergent queer black men out there who always felt out place. God Speed lil nas X. I hope you make a full recovery and bless us with some great music when the time is right ✊️.

    31. BellaFrequency on

      This was a really good message to hear! He looks good, he seems healthy, and I hope the best for him!

      On another note, he still feels like a new artist. I can’t believe “Old Town Road” came out in 2018.

      Let’s go, Montero!

    32. trulyjerryseinfeld on

      he’s so real for mentioning the intersectionality at play. he’s right, the stigma for being black, gay, AND bipolar is really fucking hard. happy he is putting in the work to heal and grow, wishing him nothing but good things!!!

    33. Suspicious_Bit2930 on

      From a PR standpoint point of view this video is great. Showing the bright blue sky and his bright smile; talking honestly about where’s he’s been and what’s going on with him. It’s open, honest, and looking toward a brighter future. Not hiding from the past. I hope he keeps shining.

      His manager/PR/whomever encouraged him to do this deserves as raise. Maybe he had no help? But, I bet he did. It’s way better than some statement put out by management.