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Lil Nas X shares health update, says he went to rehab and is 'doing much better'
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Key Points:
- Lil Nas X revealed he is "doing much better" after receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis and undergoing treatment at a mental health facility following his arrest in Los Angeles last year.
- The rapper was charged with felony counts related to battery on a police officer and resisting arrest but was granted mental health diversion in April, allowing charges to be dismissed if he completes treatment and avoids legal trouble for two years.
- Since his diagnosis, Lil Nas X has been seeing a therapist and psychiatrist, which he described as helpful, and expressed relief in openly addressing his mental health while challenging stigma related to his identity as a Black, gay artist.
- He shared optimism about his recovery, creativity, and upcoming music, teasing new releases and thanking his fans, whom he affectionately calls his "Montourage," for their support.
- Lil Nas X rose to fame with the 2019 hit "Old Town Road" and is known for blending hip-hop, pop, and country styles; his second studio album, "Dreamboy," remains unreleased but has been hinted at through recent singles.
