Kanye West, now officially known as Ye, has opened up about his health, saying he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and has actually been diagnosed with autism.
The Revelation
During an interview on The Download podcast with Justin Laboy, Kanye shared that his wife urged him to get a reevaluation because she didn’t believe he fit the profile for bipolar disorder. That’s when doctors told him he was actually on the autism spectrum.
“I went to this doctor … My wife took me to do that because she said, ‘Something about your personality doesn’t feel like it’s bipolar, I’ve seen bipolar before,’” Kanye said. “And I’ve come to find that it’s really a case of autism that I have.”
Understanding Himself
Kanye explained that this diagnosis helped him understand his behavior and thought process better. He referenced the 1988 movie Rain Man, saying autism makes him hyper-focused on certain things, sometimes to his detriment.
“Autism takes you to a ‘Rain Man’ thing. When people tell you to not do it, you just get on that one point. And that’s my problem,” he said.
He admitted this mindset has influenced his decisions, especially in music. “When fans tell me to do my album a certain way, I’ll do it the opposite way,” Kanye added.
Breaking Free From Misdiagnosis
For years, Kanye has spoken about his struggles with mental health, previously identifying as bipolar. He even mentioned it in interviews and his music. However, with this new diagnosis, he says he stopped taking medication meant for bipolar disorder and is now focusing on finding ways to maintain his creativity without feeling limited.
“I haven’t taken the medication since I found out that bipolar wasn’t the right diagnosis,” Kanye said. “It’s finding stuff that doesn’t block the creativity, obviously that’s what I bring to the world.”
What’s Next for Kanye?
This revelation adds another layer to the public’s understanding of Kanye, who has been one of the most controversial and unpredictable figures in pop culture. Fans are divided—some praise his openness, while others remain skeptical given his history of controversial statements.
Kanye has not elaborated on how this diagnosis will impact his work, but given his track record, it’s unlikely he will slow down anytime soon. Whether this leads to new music, a different approach to his public persona, or just a more personal understanding of himself, remains to be seen.
Kanye West’s revelation about his autism diagnosis is a major shift in the conversation around his mental health. For years, he has been defined by his bipolar diagnosis, but this new perspective might change the way people see him—and how he sees himself. Regardless of opinions on his behavior, his openness about mental health continues to spark discussions, and this latest revelation will only add to the ongoing conversation.
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