Lil Nas X is finally talking directly to fans, and this time, the rollout sounds less like shock value and more like a reset. In a new message shared Wednesday, the “Old Town Road” star said he has been away because he was “in rehab for a few months” and is now focused on getting grounded, healing, and preparing for his next chapter.
“Hey, I really wanted to talk to you guys,” he began, admitting the moment felt uncomfortable. “It’s no way I’m going to be able to make this like not awkward because it’s really awkward for me.”
Then he got straight to the point: “First, where I’ve been. I’ve been in rehab for a few months and since then I’ve been, you know, back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and friends and whatnot, and trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head.”
The rapper, born Montero Hill, also revealed he now has “a therapist” and “a psychiatrist,” calling that support “really helpful.” He said receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis was not a complete surprise, but accepting it took time.
“When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for like the past few years,” he said, “but I didn’t wanna admit to it because I didn’t wanna have to take medication.”
Still, Lil Nas X made it clear he is in a better place. “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 said, before adding, “I’m smelling the roses, man.”
As for what’s next, he told fans, “There is new music on the way,” adding that he is “excited to go on this journey” and enter “this next chapter.” He closed by thanking his supporters: “Thank you guys for holding it down and I love you.”
The update comes after a serious legal chapter. In August 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Hill with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer. He pleaded not guilty to the four felony charges connected to an alleged incident involving Los Angeles police.
In April 2026, a judge allowed him to enter a mental health diversion program. If he follows treatment requirements and obeys the law for two years, the felony counts can be dismissed.
