Kanye West has revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and now believes he has autism. Speaking on The Download podcast, he credited his wife Bianca for questioning the diagnosis. He also stated he avoids medication to protect his creativity, sparking conversations on mental health and neurodiversity.
Kanye West has disclosed that he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and now believes he has autism. Speaking on The Download podcast, the rapper shared that his wife, Bianca, encouraged him to seek a second opinion after questioning his previous diagnosis.
West explained that the new understanding of his condition has helped him make sense of his obsessive tendencies, particularly in his creative process. He likened his experiences to the movie Rain Man, describing how he fixates on ideas despite advice to the contrary.
The rapper also suggested that his inability to be controlled—whether in financial decisions or public statements—contributed to his personal and professional struggles. He claimed this loss of control led to challenges in his life, including being dropped by major brands like Adidas and Vogue after his controversial remarks.
Despite the diagnosis, West revealed he has not taken any medication, arguing that it could stifle his creativity. He emphasized that his artistic vision remains his priority, stating, “As long as y’all get the creativity, it’s worth it.”
West has been open about his mental health in the past, previously acknowledging bipolar disorder and experiencing psychosis. His ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, once defended his behavior by attributing it to his bipolar diagnosis.
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