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Kanye West Reveals Autism Diagnosis After Years of Bipolar Misdiagnosis

The rapper, now known as Ye, credits his wife Bianca Censori for encouraging a re-evaluation of his mental health diagnosis.

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Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the "Vultures 1" playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • Ye disclosed on 'The Download' podcast that he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and has since been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • His wife, Bianca Censori, urged him to seek a second opinion after questioning the accuracy of his bipolar diagnosis from 2016.
  • Ye explained that the autism diagnosis has helped him make sense of past behaviors, including his resistance to external influence and controversial public actions.
  • The rapper stated he stopped taking medication prescribed for bipolar disorder, citing concerns about its impact on his creativity.
  • Ye announced his upcoming album 'Bully,' set to release on June 15, his daughter North West's birthday.