Lil Nas X has been largely absent from social media since early 2025. During his time away, the rapper also made headlines following his August 2025 arrest in Los Angeles after allegedly walking through the streets wearing only underwear and boots before eventually becoming fully nude. Now, the singer has officially returned to the internet, sharing an update on his mental health journey, personal growth, and what he’s been working on during his time away.
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Lil Nas X Returns From Social Media Hiatus With A Mental Health Update
On Wednesday, Lil Nas X returned to the internet with a post that read, “welllll HELLLO!” In his video, the rapper shared an update on his mental health journey, revealing that he has spent the last few months in rehab while focusing on his healing and personal growth.
While spending time between Atlanta and Los Angeles, Lil Nas X said he’s been prioritizing time with friends and family while learning how to get out of his own head. He also opened up about accepting his bipolar disorder diagnosis after years of struggling with it. He shared:
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“When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past three years but I didn’t want to admit to it because I didn’t want to take medication… or have people think different of me. Like I’m already Black and gay… Damn God gave me like… Black, gay, bipolar. I’m living life on extreme hard mode. But on a serious note, I’m doing much better. I’m feeling better and I’m creating freely. It’s less fear in my heart. I’m smelling the roses.”
Lil Nas X Teases His Next Music Era
The rapper also reflected on his music career and the growth he’s experienced over the past seven years. While Lil Nas X confirmed that new music is on the way, he shared that he’s not quite ready to get into the details just yet. However, he said he’s excited to bring fans along for this next chapter of his journey. The singer added:
“We’ve been through so much together. Thank you guys for holding it down. I love you and all I want to do is continue to try to make you proud and make myself proud. So let’s go, Dreamboy. Let’s go.”
Social Media Reacts
Many supporters gathered across social media to send Lil Nas X encouraging messages and well wishes following his update.
Instagram user @syck.sydd wrote, “He looks wonderful. Im so happy hes feeling better”
Instagram user @queenie_nirvana added, “It’s so many adults walking around with mental disorders but don’t know it.Because we just pass things off like oh this person got an attitude or mean. Or hype, but no something be really wrong with people. Blessings to him tho 🔥”
While Instagram user @originall. deee wrote, “It takes a lot of courage to identify that you O need help and act on it.#mentalhealthmatters”
Instagram user @back.2.bored wrote, “Shout out him for being so transparent with • the internet even after being judged so harshly. Being able to talk about hardships, mental health and mental HELP is not only important but admirable. Love Nas even more.”
Instagram user added Instagram @trevorjarod wrote, “Happy men’s mental health month! Praying for his healing and recovery”
