Lil Nas X Shares Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis After Rehab Stay

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Lil Nas X is sharing an update on his well-being.

After a health scare following an encounter with police almost a year ago, the singer of “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” has publicly shared that he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Okay, so things have been… a lot. I spent a few months in rehab, and now I’m finally back home, bouncing between Atlanta with my family and LA with my friends. Honestly, I’m just trying to get my feet back on the ground and quiet the noise in my head. It’s been a journey, but I’m working on it, you know? I shared a little update on Instagram the other day because I wanted everyone to know I’m okay and focusing on getting better.

I’ve been following Lil Nas X for a while now, and I really admired his courage in finally opening up about his bipolar disorder. He shared that it was tough for him to talk about, especially explaining how it involves really high highs – what’s called mania – and then really difficult lows with depression. He explained it in a way that, according to the Mayo Clinic, accurately describes the condition, and I think it’s incredibly brave of him to use his platform to raise awareness.

He explained that receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis felt like confirming something he’d suspected for years, but he’d been avoiding facing it. He didn’t want to start medication or risk how others might perceive him.

The 27-year-old joked about facing multiple challenges, saying, “I’m already Black and gay, so if I also had bipolar disorder, that would be the hardest possible life!” He described it as living life on ‘extreme hard mode.’

As for how Lil Nas X is doing these days?

Honestly, things are really looking up for me. I’m feeling so much better, and I’m finally able to create without being held back by fear. I’m just taking the time to appreciate the simple things in life now, really savoring everything.

In fact, Lil Nas X is even working on new music following 2021’s Montero.

He shared his enthusiasm for what’s to come, calling it a new chapter, and expressed gratitude for everyone’s support. He finished by saying he loves them and wants to continue striving to make them – and himself – proud.

Last August, Lil Nas X was briefly hospitalized after a police interaction. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a call about a nude man walking on Ventura Boulevard around 5:50 a.m. on August 21st.

According to an LAPD statement, the suspect immediately attacked officers when they arrived. He was taken to a nearby hospital because of a potential drug overdose and then arrested for assaulting police.

While officials haven’t named the individual, photos and videos obtained by TMZ clearly show Lil Nas X (born Montero Lamar Hill) walking along a road wearing white cowboy boots and underwear. He seemed to pause and pose for the camera at times, often looking directly at it and pointing.

Just before the event, the Grammy-winning artist cleared his Instagram and shared new photos and videos. These included what seemed to be a sneak peek of a song he was working on with Lil Jon. He also posted a selfie showing him in a striking outfit: a beige cowboy hat, a large fur coat, a tiara, and bright red lipstick.

“OH NO sHES GONE MAD,” he captioned the since-deleted post. “CRAZY I TELL U!”

He faced four felony charges – three for injuring a police officer during a physical altercation, and one for resisting arrest. He entered a plea of not guilty to all counts.

In April 2025, Lil Nas X revealed on social media that he’d been briefly hospitalized earlier in the year due to temporary facial paralysis.

In a now-removed Instagram video from the hospital, he showed off a smile – specifically, a grin on one side of his face – and jokingly exclaimed, “This is a full smile!” He then laughed, adding with disbelief, “What the… I can’t even laugh normally. Oh my gosh.”

The next day, the artist shared an update with his followers, saying he was finally able to smile genuinely again.

He shared on Instagram that he’s been doing jaw exercises to strengthen the muscles on the right side of his face, and says it’s already feeling significantly improved.

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Former Total Bellas cast member, Nikki Bella, shared that one of her breast implants moved out of place after being hit in the chest by fellow wrestler Piper Niven during a match in July 2025.

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Lupita Nyong’o received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids – non-cancerous tumors that grow on or within the uterus – in 2014, which was also the year she won her Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, sharing on Instagram that she’d been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being a woman. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she’d been hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, causing a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, asking why she hadn’t been tweeting. The message playfully continued, ‘Have you ever thought maybe I wore pants so tight six months ago that I got a hernia and have been afraid to mention it?’

In April 2025, the former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared that he was recovering from surgery to repair a near-ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He discovered he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully ruptured, but was very close to bursting.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

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According to Reuters, a U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly lowering herself to the ground with a teammate supporting her just before she suddenly fell. Trainers were immediately called onto the field to assess her condition.

After receiving initial treatment from medics at the game, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. The NWSL reported she is currently in stable condition and fully conscious.

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He described a persistent tingling sensation, saying, ‘Even now, bringing my knees to my chest, it still feels tingly, which is wild.’ He explained that just a few weeks prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he can’t even do a squat or stand on one foot without falling. He compared the feeling to having a stroke.

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Gina Kirschenheiter from The Real Housewives of Orange County revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

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The comedian later posted on social media to explain he’d actually gotten food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, actress Shiri Appleby, known from Even Stevens, revealed she had been shot in the face during a birthday celebration for her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a clay pigeon shooting outing when the incident occurred.

Let me tell you about a scary experience I recently had. I was at a gathering when someone discharged a firearm carelessly – and unfortunately, I ended up getting shot in the face. Thankfully, Brendan Rooney reacted instantly. He quickly checked me over and got me to the hospital right away. It turns out I was hit five times, and one of those shots came dangerously close to my eye, less than an inch away! It was a terrifying ordeal, but I’m so grateful for Brendan’s quick thinking.

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The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared her deep love for her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that going through such a moment made her realize how quickly life can change. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them whenever possible.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its downsides, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffy” during interviews, she was surprised when doctors began commenting on social media, expressing concern that she might have Cushing syndrome. This led her to realize the condition could be linked to steroid injections she’d received after a breast reduction and C-section. Schumer explained that she wouldn’t have known about the syndrome without the online feedback. She recently shared that she’s relieved to have a form of Cushing syndrome that will resolve on its own and that she is healthy, calling it “the greatest news imaginable.”

In December 2024, an AHL player suffered a skate cut during a game and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN how grateful they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly started showing stroke-like symptoms.

Hailey explained in a YouTube video that Justin noticed something was wrong and asked if she was okay, but she couldn’t answer. When she tried to speak, she realized she couldn’t form words and the right side of her face began to droop. Thankfully, these symptoms eventually subsided.

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Hailey successfully underwent a procedure to close the PFO and is now recovering well.

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In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the condition affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared it was becoming increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better, adding that they were grateful he was going to be okay. It had been a frightening and unexpected situation, but he was expected to make a full recovery.

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Despite everything, I’m so relieved to hear that she’s now fully recovered and at 100%. Her bravery in sharing her story is incredibly inspiring, and it really puts things into perspective.

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared how thankful she is for her family’s support after experiencing a stroke in January 2024. She immediately reached out to them, sending a text and a picture, and they quickly came to her aid, as she told TopMob News’ Will Marfuggi in December 2024. While she could have been discharged after the stroke, existing health issues, including lupus and kidney problems, required a longer hospital stay. Cori is now recovering well, saying she’s “doing great” and has been working to regain some motor skills. She’s optimistic and feeling much better overall.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her 20s. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, debilitating fatigue, and digestive problems. She described a confusing process of receiving multiple diagnoses from different doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who has a background in herbalism, sought help from both traditional doctors and alternative healers. This search for well-being lasted for a decade. The physical discomfort led to emotional challenges, including fear of food and struggles with body image and self-identity. Ultimately, Woodley was able to resolve her health issues and is now feeling very healthy and happy.

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