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Lil Nas X shares update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
Musician says on Instagram he is ‘doing much better’ and receiving treatment and therapy after 2025 arrest
TL;DR
- Lil Nas X revealed on Instagram that he has been in rehab for months and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- He stated that his mental health struggles, particularly the bipolar disorder, played a role in his 2025 arrest involving Los Angeles police officers.
- The artist is now in therapy and psychiatry, reporting he is "doing much better" and experiencing "less fear."
- He indicated that new music is on the way.
- Lil Nas X is participating in a mental health diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of felony charges if he completes it successfully.
- The musician is known for his hit song 'Old Town Road' and his album 'Montero'.