Lil Nas X Reveals Bipolar Diagnosis, Says He’s Doing Better After Treatment

Lil Nas X shared his bipolar disorder diagnosis in an Instagram post Wednesday, explaining he had suspected it for years but avoided acknowledging it. “I didn’t want to have to take medication and have people think different of me,” the rapper said. He noted the challenges of being “Black, gay and bipolar,” calling it “living life on extreme hard mode.” The artist underwent several months of treatment at a rehab facility following his August arrest in Los Angeles, where he was found wandering in underwear and cowboy boots. He pleaded not guilty to four felonies, with charges set to drop if he complies with treatment and avoids legal issues for two years. Lil Nas X now works with a therapist and psychiatrist, saying he’s “feeling better” and “creating freely” while promising new music.