Lil Nas X’s candid confessions reveal emotional toll months before arrest and hospitalization
Hi, I’m Riley Carter — your semi-reluctant narrator in the chaos of celebrity news. Let’s talk about Lil Nas X, who, if nothing else, never makes life boring.
Okay, but like… what even is going on with Lil Nas X? The man behind “Old Town Road” and countless meme-worthy moments has been through the wringer lately — and not just because of that bizarre public incident in Los Angeles. Just months before being arrested and hospitalized for a suspected overdose, the 26-year-old singer gave fans a rare glimpse into his mental state, revealing how tough the last few years have been.
In a February video shared on social media — later re-posted by a fan account on X — Lil Nas X admitted he’d been feeling “flaky” and scattered. “These last few years were pretty difficult for me,” he said, echoing the sentiment twice as if to make sure it landed. He went on to say he was finally starting to feel confident again, focused on his music and creativity. But clearly, things weren’t fully sorted.
By April, the emotional strain seemed to manifest physically. In a now-viral clip, he revealed he had temporarily lost control of the right side of his face. “It’s like, what the f***, bro?” he said, visibly shaken. “I can’t even laugh right.” He noted that one eye blinked more than the other and that his smile was still recovering. Still, he remained optimistic: “Imma be good.”
This wasn’t the first time Lil Nas X opened up about personal struggles. Back in January 2020, he told Variety that the death of his grandmother in 2018 left him emotionally shattered. “It was devastating,” he confessed. “And it made me a hypochondriac: I’d wake up, heart racing. It was scary.” He admitted to smoking marijuana heavily during that time, saying it helped him feel “more connected with the universe.”
Before the recent incident, fans noticed something off in his Instagram posts. He shared photos of a cluttered home filled with scattered art and furniture. One mirror selfie came with a cryptic caption: “And just like that she’s back. We’ve all waited so long. When dreamworld needed her the most ????????.” Another read: “OH NO sHES GONE MAD! CRAZY I TELL U! ????????????????????????????❤️.”
On the day of the arrest, witnesses saw Lil Nas X wandering down a busy street in Los Angeles wearing only white underwear and matching cowboy boots. Police were called, and after some resistance, he was booked for battery on an officer and taken to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition remains unclear, though sources close to the situation suggest he’s receiving care and support.
Now, looking back at those earlier videos and posts, it’s hard not to see them as breadcrumbs — signs of someone struggling under the weight of fame, grief, and pressure. Whether this latest episode marks a turning point or just another chapter in a turbulent year, one thing’s certain: Lil Nas X is human, flawed, fascinating, and always unpredictable.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Variety
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