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Lil Nas X Shares Mental Health Update

Lil Nas X, who was arrested in Los Angeles last year, says he is feeling better after receiving a rehabilitation therapy for bipolar diagnosis and announced that new music is "on the way."

Lil Nas X posted a video on Instagram providing an update on his mental health, opening up about the process of going through court-mandated rehab and therapy at a mental health treatment facility for a few months.

The rapper said he is back at home, spending time with his family in Atlanta or with his friends in Los Angeles.

"I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful," Lil Nas X said.

He added, "I'm doing better. I'm feeling better. I'm creating freely, and there's less fear in my heart, and I'm just, like, smelling the roses. I'm smelling the roses, man."

He also told his fans that there is new music on the way. "I'm not getting completely into that just yet, but I'm excited to do that, and I'm excited to go on this journey with you guys, this next chapter".

In August 2025, Lil Nas X was arrested following an incident when he was walking nearly naked in LA's Studio City neighborhood. He was accused of assaulting and injuring responding officers and subsequently charged with three counts of battery and one count of resisting arrest.

In April, a judge dropped felony assault charges against Lil Nas X and ordered him to enter a mental health diversion program after he was diagnosed with bipolar disease.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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