Kanye West blames his fresh autism diagnosis for Donald Trump obsession, reveals he does not have bipolar disorder
Kanye West has shared that he actually has autism and he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016. The rapper revealed that it was his wife Bianca Censori who helped pursued him to get a fresh diagnosis, and he now finally have an explanation for his erratic behaviour.
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Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have become been hogging limelight since their 2025 Grammys stunt, which had her going almost naked on the red carpet. Amid the ongoing backlash, Kanye, who officially goes by Ye now, has revealed that he was misdiagnosed in 2016 and has autism, not bipolar.
Kanye West reveals he has autism, not bipolar disorder
Kanye West has sparked a fresh controversy by refuting his previous diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which he was given in 2016. Instead, he now claims that he has autism, a condition that he believes better explains his behavior and creative process.
In a recent interview on The Download podcast with Justin Laboy, West shared that his wife, Bianca Censori, encouraged him to seek a re-diagnosis after expressing concerns that his behavior didn't align with typical bipolar disorder symptoms.
The Donda rapper recalled that Censori told him, "Something about your personality doesn't feel like it's bipolar; I've seen bipolar before," prompting him to re-examine his diagnosis. ¡°And come to find out, it's really a case of autism that I have.¡±
Kanye says a new autism diagnosis helps him manage his erratic behavior
West shared that his new autism diagnosis has provided him with a deeper understanding of his past erratic behavior. He explained that his autistic tendencies can cause him to fixate on specific ideas or interests, such as his support for Trump, and become stubbornly attached to them, even when others are against it. Ye likened this behavior to the character Rain Man, suggesting that his autism diagnosis has helped him make sense of his past actions and quirks.
¡°When fans tell me to do my album a certain way, I'll do it the opposite way. It's so difficult for them because this is like a grown man; you can't tell him,¡± he continued. ¡°You can't take control of his bank account. You can't control what I'm saying on Twitter. The constant feeling of not being in control spun me out of control.¡±
The Power hitmaker added that he has now stopped taking his bipolar medicines because he believes it is hampering his creativity. "I haven't taken the medication since I found out it wasn't bipolar, that it wasn't the right diagnosis. It's finding stuff that doesn't block the creativity; obviously, that's what I bring to the world. It's worth the ramp-up, as long as you all get the creativity.¡±
West and Bianca Censori's Grammys stunt
Kanye West's autism revelation comes on the heels of his wife Bianca Censori's jaw-dropping appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards. Censori wore a fur coat that she dramatically dropped, revealing a see-through dress and her nude figure underneath. The couple's attention-grabbing stunt was short-lived, as they left the event shortly after, with West later confirming that they had chosen to exit of their own accord, rather than being escorted out.
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