Lil Nas X reveals mental health journey following troubling arrest video
Lil Nas X was arrested last year in Los Angeles and was charged with charging at officers and resisting arrest. The singer recently opened up about his mental health on Instagram19:18 ET, 17 Jun 2026Lil Nas X. . .
Lil Nas X was arrested last year in Los Angeles and was charged with charging at officers and resisting arrest. The singer recently opened up about his mental health on Instagram19:18 ET, 17 Jun 2026Lil Nas X recently gave a health update specifically about his mental health following his arrest last year. The 27-year-old musical artist, legally Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in August of 2025 and transported to a hospital for concerns about a possible overdose after he was spotted walking the streets ofLos Angelesin his underwear. Lil Nas Xwas then charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer, and plead not guilty to both. In April, a judge granted Lil Nas X a mental health diversion,stating that his charges could be dismissed if he completed a treatment program and obeyed the law for the next two years. The musician posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday, June 17, where he candidly provided a mental health update and shared he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Article continues below"I've been in rehab for a few months and since then, I've been back at home — whether it's in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself, friends and whatnot — and trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head," he said in the video which was taken outside. "I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful when I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis," Lil Nas X continued. The Old Town Road artist went on to say he has "known for the past few years" that he had the mental health condition but "didn't want to admit to it. " Lil Nas X explained the reason for that being he "didn't want to have to take medication" and for people to "think different" of him. "I'm already Black and gay. Like, Damn, God. . . . Black, gay, bipolar. I'm like living life on like extreme hard mode," he elaborated, with a laugh at the end. "But on a serious note, I'm doing much better. I'm doing better, I'm feeling better. I'm creating freely and there's less fear in my heart," he added. "I'm just smelling the roses, man. … I've been doing music for seven years now. That's crazy. "Lil Nas X also shared that "new music is on the way" and that he's "excited" to go on this journey as well as the next chapter with his fans. He expressed his love for his fanbase (which he called the "Montourage") and said he wants to continue to make his fans and himself proud. Lil Nas X captioned the video, "wellll HELLLO! [double heart emoji and crying emoji]". Lil Nas X's comment section was flooded with support and positive messages from fans and celebrities. Singer Halsey, who also has bipolar disorder, wrote, "[smiling face with tear emoji] ur not alone. we love you!"Actress Taraji P. Henson said, "I am so proud of you babe!!! [three red heart emojis]. Bravo Host Andy Cohen commented with five applause emojis. Article continues below