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Marvel fans have a lot to look forward to this year. In December, we’ll get Avengers: Doomsday, an ensemble blockbuster that will bring Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU along with plenty of marvelous multiversal cameos. And on July 31st, we’ll be getting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has its titular web-head teaming up with the Punisher to fight everyone from the Hand to the Hulk. However, some fans are understandably nervous that these movies will disappoint because Marvel has had a very spotty record for the last half-decade or so.
Those fans will likely breathe a sigh of relief when they watch the latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The trailer gives us our closest look yet at some of Spidey’s foes, including Scorpion, Hulk, Hand ninjas, and Sadie Sink’s psychic character that’s almost certainly Jean Grey. All of it looks very exciting and might be enough to convince you that Marvel finally has the juice again. But what, exactly, has fans so excited about this trailer? Below, you’ll get our definitive breakdown of every punch, kick, and (most importantly) every thwip.
The latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer begins with Spider-Man fighting Scorpion, who’s looking downright terrifying in his new gear. The fight goes a little too well; Spidey kicks his butt and even slams the supervillain into an approaching cop car. Meanwhile, Spidey provides narration about how he’s losing his mind and feeling out of control. This is almost certainly tied to one of the movie’s bigger plots: Spider-Man’s DNA is mutating, giving him new abilities (like organic webbing) and a serious attitude problem.
That sends him to seek help from Bruce Banner, who has suppressed his Hulk side through a kind of nullifier device. As Peter Parker, our hero wonders if such a device could help him suppress parts of his own DNA, but Banner wonders how the young man could separate the good and bad parts of himself.

We see Spider-Man being briefed about a new villain who can take over people’s minds, freeze their bodies, and generally remote control anyone to have creepy conversations with Spider-Man. Our hero’s Spidey-sense gives him some kind of immunity to her abilities, making him the only man who can stop her. But that gets a lot harder when the bad guy unleashes the monster inside Bruce Banner, freeing the Grey Hulk persona. Hulk then attacks Spider-Man, either because he is being mind-controlled to do so or simply because he is filled with uncontrollable rage.
Quick sidebar here: ever since Sadie Sink was cast in the MCU, fans have speculated that she would be playing Jean Grey, one of the earliest members of the X-Men. Marvel and Sink have demurred on this point, frequently claiming that she could be playing any number of possible characters. Given all of the telepathic and telekinetic abilities on display, many fans think this trailer confirms the Stranger Things star is playing the marvelous mutant. Why is she the bad guy, though? Chances are this is all a bit of major misdirection (more on this in a bit).

The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer also has quieter scenes featuring Peter Parker meeting Ned and MJ. At first, he digitally stalks them from afar thanks to Ned’s quirky livestreams. Later, he meets them in person in a scene that confirms that neither of them remembers who he is. Later, though, MJ trusts Spider-Man to swing her to safety, indicating that there may still be a spark of attraction inside Peter’s former girlfriend.
To keep her safe, Spider-Man brings MJ to the Punisher, who is apparently a kind of frenemy. Nonetheless, Big Pun gets recruited into Spider-Man’s battle, one that looks like it will be filled with enemies. In addition to Scorpion, Sadie Sink’s character, and Tombstone (who doesn’t even appear in this trailer), Spidey will be fighting a small army of Hand ninjas inside a prison. We get a cool battle scene with them (two words: web tornado!), some bittersweet narration from the deceased Aunt May about power and responsibility, and a final gag where Spider-Man is discussing the importance of stretching to a prison security guard he is about to fight.

This Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer does a great job of building hype for the movie, showing us a mixture of cool scenes and over-the-top action. However, the trailer plays very coy about what the overall plot will be. Beyond Spider-Man trying to fix his mutating DNA, what’s up with the people he is fighting? And if Sadie Sink really is playing Jean Grey, why is she the bad guy in a Spider-Man movie of all things? The answer is misdirection. You see, the trailer only gives us a brief glimpse of Scorpion, and we don’t see the movie’s other two villains (Tombstone and Boomerang) at all.
In all likelihood, Jean Grey isn’t the real villain, but she is a threat to the city government. The Wonder Man series showed us how Damage Control is starting to round up rogue superhumans. That might include mutants or just anyone the government finds sufficiently threatening. Jean is likely on the run from Damage Control and maybe seeking to actively liberate mutants they are holding. That’s likely why Spider-Man is fighting ninjas in the prison: he is liberating someone from jail, either Jean or someone unfairly imprisoned.

Overall, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer proves that Marvel still has the juice. It looks like this film could be the best of both worlds: a killer standalone Spidey film and a cameo-filled blockbuster with major repercussions for the MCU. How major are we talking? No matter who Sadie Sink’s playing, we already know she’s going to pop back up in Avengers: Secret Wars. At this point, I’m all in on her playing Jean Grey.
But will the actual movie live up to all this hype? Is the trailer proof that Marvel has a great film on its hands, or just proof they have a talented editor? We’ll find out in just a little under a month and a half when Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31. Come for the organic webbing and stay for the knockdown, drag-out fight between Spidey and Hulk!
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This summer, something unthinkable happened. The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars movie since 2019, ended up earning less in its opening weekend than Solo, the lowest-performing live-action movie in the franchise. Soon enough, the movie was getting its butt kicked by Obsession and Backrooms, two low-budget horror movies. Once upon a time, Star Wars was the biggest sci-fi franchise in the world. Now, it’s generating less buzz than scary movies by a couple of directors who weren’t even alive when The Phantom Menace came out. For fans of a galaxy far, far away, this leaves one question: where did everything go wrong?
Needless to say, you won’t be hearing too many official statements from Disney or Lucasfilm about when and where their expensive franchise went off the rails. However, in an ironic twist, the most hated Star Wars director may have accidentally revealed the franchise’s biggest problem. While working on The Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill frequently questioned director Rian Johnson’s decisions. At one point, Hamill told Johnson, “We gotta think of what the audience wants.” Whenever he mentioned this, the director uttered the words that arguably doomed the entire franchise: “No, we’ve gotta think of what we want.”

Way back in December 2017, Rolling Stone interviewed several of the creators and actors behind the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. They uncovered plenty of interesting tidbits, including the fact that Rey actor Daisy Ridley cried when she learned that J.J. Abrams wasn’t coming back to direct The Last Jedi. But the outlet also learned more about something that would eventually set the fandom on fire: the creative disputes between Mark Hamill and Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. Over the years, we’d learn about plenty of the actor’s objections, including the fact that he hated Luke giving up on everything and ultimately dying at the end of the film.
The reason the debate between actor and director got so much attention is that Hamill was (as if seeing the future through the Force) trying to warn Johnson about all the things the fandom was going to hate about The Last Jedi. In his interview with Rolling Stone, Hamill revealed an exchange that arguably foreshadowed the failure of the Star Wars franchise. “At times, I’d say to Rian, ‘We gotta think of what the audience wants.” To this, Johnson would always offer the same response: “No, we’ve gotta think of what we want.’

To hear Mark Hamill tell the story, Rian Johnson was right, and it was simply “a learning process” for the actor to process those words. To hear angry fans, though, the director’s words are a real smoking gun. He’s basically confirming that he cared more about doing what he wanted to do, something that would always take precedence over what the audience wants. So, that makes this a cut-and-dry case, right? Johnson and the rest of Lucasfilm dismissed what fans actually wanted and then did the shocked Pikachu face when fans stopped showing up, right?
Well…yes and no. In hindsight, it’s obvious that The Last Jedi was not what most audiences wanted. Sure, it made over a billion dollars, it annoyed fans enough that, half a year later, Solo: A Star Wars Story became the lowest-earning live-action movie in franchise history, a terrible record that may be beaten by The Mandalorian and Grogu. For that matter, it looks like the latest Star Wars movie is on track to make about 85 percent less than The Force Awakens. It would be easy to say that directors ignoring what the fans want has really killed Star Wars, a franchise whose movies used to regularly earn over a billion dollars at the box office.

However, it’s not that simple. As a kind of course correction, J.J. Abrams used The Rise of Skywalker to walk back the most controversial elements of The Last Jedi (like Rey being a nobody, like Snoke being the Big Bad, like Rose being a main character, etc.) and pander to our nostalgia with appearances from Emperor Palpatine, Lando Calrissian, and (most inexplicably) Han Solo. Basically, it was the most blatant attempt to give fans exactly what the director thought they wanted. However, the pandering failed, and the movie was considered such a critical and creative failure that Star Wars stayed out of theaters for seven years.
What’s the lesson here? Obviously, just ignoring what fans want to see is a great way to kill your franchise. However, trying to tilt into full-blown fan service is also a great way to turn people off because audiences still enjoy excitement and surprise. To create a successful Star Wars movie or show, you need to have people more like George Lucas: ones who have a passion for the universe, who know how to plan, and who are willing to take creative choices. Once upon a time, it seemed like The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau was such a person; after all, he distilled the space western into its purest elements, to great audience acclaim.

Additionally, Dave Filoni took the best of what fans actually liked about the prequels to create Clone Wars, arguably the best Star Wars show ever made. Unfortunately, just as Lucas fell off with the prequels, Favreau and Filoni have both stumbled. The third season of Favreau’s The Mandalorian weakened as it tried to embrace the rest of the franchise, and Filoni’s devotion to his own past work has led to one cringe moment (like Cad Bane in The Book of Boba Fett) to another (like giving Sabine a weird Jedi retcon in Ahsoka). Now, The Mandalorian and Grogu (written by Filoni, directed by Favreau) is wheezing its way to the end of a disappointing theatrical run.
There’s some good news here: while they have had some recent creative misfires, both Favreau and Filoni have created really great projects for the franchise. However, Lucasfilm needs to hire some new creators who are basically unicorns. That is, we need somebody who is willing to take risks like Rian Johnson, someone who understands the rule of cool like Favreau, and someone utterly steeped in franchise lore like Filoni. The Last Jedi was risky but uncool; The Mandalorian and Grogu was cool, but not risky. If Lucasfilm can find someone who can bring balance to the franchise by combining all of the above qualities, they might actually save Star Wars.
Otherwise, Star Wars will die in the most ironic way: by continuing to play it safe by pandering to a fandom that can’t even agree on what they want.
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Olivia Wilde is reflecting on one of the most challenging moments in her life.
The sensational actress faced a significant hurdle in 2022, which made her a topic of discussion for months. Although she handled the situation like a professional, the aftermath weighed heavily on her behind closed doors.
The issue stemmed from Olivia Wilde’s ex-fiancé, actor Jason Sudeikis, serving her legal papers while she was on stage. The former couple shares two children, son Otis, and daughter Daisy.

Wilde poured her heart out in a June 17 podcast appearance, sharing more about the most unforgettable moment in her life and career. She was on stage promoting her movie, “Don’t Worry Darling,” at the 2022 CinemaCon when her speech was rudely interrupted by an envelope.
She had been served with legal papers connected to the custody of her two children with Sudeikis at what should have been her big moment as a director. Wilde described the moment as “one of the most f-cked up things” she had ever experienced on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, adding:
“It was incredibly traumatizing. There’s so many elements to that. But I get through it because, weirdly, as women, we’re taught to muscle through the most insane experiences.”

Wilde confessed that she wasn’t the epitome of calm and composed at that moment, recalling that she pushed herself to complete her speech and exit the stage before breaking down. She recalled dissolving into a puddle backstage and hoping no one saw what happened.
Despite her wishes, the news broke the next day with a video capturing the moment she was served papers on stage. Then the actress hoped the news wouldn’t spread, but got her hopes crushed two months later by Tom Cruise, who sympathized with her situation.
As for how she handled the aftermath, Wilde explained that she had to remove herself from what she felt was “a tornado.” She stepped back from the spotlight and focused on growing behind the scenes with some professional help. In the entertainer’s words:
“I did a sh-t ton of therapy. I took it as an opportunity to rebuild myself at this point in my life. And I think there is value to that.”

When asked if she ever got clarity about whether Sudeikis had intentionally planned to serve her legal documents on stage, Wilde said no. She confirmed her ex-fiancé denied staging the humiliating scene and chose to believe him for the sake of their co-parenting relationship.
Wilde added that she knew attorneys were capable of doing “f-cked up” things; however, she knew people were “never their best selves when they’re engaging in that kind of process.” She doubled down on the incident being “f-cked up in so many ways” and believed the outcome similarly hurt Sudeikis.
“I know it really hurt him to see it happening to me. Like, I think it was undeniable that it was, like, a f-cked up thing, and I know he felt very, very bad that it happened to me,” the filmmaker shared. She reiterated that she needed a lot of therapy to move on, noting she still got professional help.

The podcast wasn’t the first time Wilde addressed the shocking incident, as she spoke to Variety about what happened in a 2022 interview. At the time, the film director was still seething in anger, hating how the “nastiness” had distracted people from the work presented at CinemaCon.
“To try to sabotage that was really vicious,” she quipped, hinting at the legal confrontation being one of her ex’s schemes. The actress claimed she was not entirely surprised by getting served legal papers on stage, noting, “There’s a reason I left that relationship.”
Besides feeling regretful about how things turned out at CinemaCon, Wilde was also upset by how the incident impacted her kids. She claimed they were hurt by the situation, admitting it was “deeply painful” to watch her children get dragged into the spotlight.

Wilde and Sudeikis met for the first time in 2011 at a “Saturday Night Live” finale party. That same year, they sparked dating rumors after they were spotted sitting side-by-side at a baseball game. A year later, the actress confirmed she was living with the comedian.
Their romance quickly heated up with Sudeikis proposing in January 2013, nearly two years after their first meeting. He popped the big question with a 1920s Parisian engagement ring that featured a circle of emeralds around a center diamond, per PEOPLE.
Their son Otis was born in April 2014, and their daughter, Daisy, in October 2016. Four years later, Wilde and Sudeikis ended their engagement in November 2020. After the public legal confrontation, a source claimed the exes were no longer on speaking terms.
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Gene Roddenberry is a geek icon for a reason. The man created Star Trek, the best sci-fi franchise in the world. To the biggest fans, The Original Series and spinoffs like The Next Generation weren’t just great TV shows: they were visions of a better world, one that gave hope and inspiration to those who most needed it. Because of this and so much more, Roddenberry is downright revered. He was a talented writer, a gifted visionary, and a kind of adoptive father to fans all over the world. But he was also something a bit more down to Earth: one of the randiest men to ever walk the planet.
Roddenberry worked for the LAPD before working on TV shows, and he was notorious for having affairs with secretaries. This continued when he began working on Star Trek, and at one point, he tried to keep an open relationship with Nichelle Nichols (who played Uhura) and Majel Barrett (who would become his second wife). Basically, Roddenberry loved to play the field, and this occasionally resulted in changes to his most famous show. Specifically, he cast a young woman in Trek’s second pilot so he could have sex with her. When that didn’t pan out, her role went to Grace Lee Whitney, who became one of Star Trek’s earliest female icons.

This story goes back to the earliest days of Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry had gotten some good news, bad news from NBC. The bad news was that they didn’t like his original pilot for the show, “The Cage,” which featured Captain Pike commanding the Enterprise. The good news was that they liked the concept of the show enough that they offered Roddenberry the unprecedented chance to do a second pilot episode. That episode was “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” which featured entirely new actors (like William Shatner), an actor Roddenberry had wanted all along (DeForrest Kelley), and one returning actor from the original pilot (Leonard Nimoy).
The aforementioned actors all played major roles throughout the entirety of Star Trek: The Original Series. But the show also had plenty of smaller roles. According to studio executive Herb Solow (as recorded in Inside Star Trek: The Real Story), Gene Roddenberry went out of his way to cast Andrea Domm as Captain Kirk’s yeoman. She was a model and fit the mold for the part. In the original pilot, Kirk also had a beautiful female yeoman, one who was played by Laurel Goodwin. This was Domm’s first acting job, but her role was nonetheless intended to become an ongoing character.

At least, that was the case on paper. According to Solow, the role of yeoman was a “non-part.” He claimed that, “during the casting process, director Jimmy Goldstone overheard Gene say, ‘I’m hiring her because I want to score with her.” While Solow didn’t have any direct confirmation (after all, this was already secondhand information), he felt pretty confident that things didn’t work out for Roddenberry. “It was not only a non-part, I’m sure it was a non-score as well.”
After “Where No Man Has Gone Has Gone Before,” Dromm never appeared in Star Trek again. Is it because she didn’t hook up with Roddenberry? Nope. She left of her own accord to star in The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming. Later, she felt some regret at exiting a sci-fi franchise that got wildly popular in favor of starring in an obscure movie. Solow had no regrets about her exit, though: after watching the episode, he created a hilariously mean fake news bulletin that read, “SEXY YEOMAN ANDREA DROMM FAILS TO SIZZLE! SLIPS INTO SUSPENDED ANIMATION!”

After this, Andrea Dromm’s only real impact on the franchise is that NBC inexplicably put her and William Shatner on the front cover of a brochure advertising their upcoming 1966-1967 television season, even knowing she had already exited the franchise. Fortunately, everything worked out: Dromm was replaced by Grace Lee Whitney, whose Yeoman Janice Rand became a beloved minor character on The Original Series and even made minor appearances in several films and even Star Trek: Voyager. Now, was Whitney the third beautiful, blonde yeoman in a row, after Laurel Goodwin and Andrea Dromm? Well, yes. But nobody ever accused Gene Roddenberry of not having a type!
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Whew! Jaidyn Alexis is once again finding herself at the center of online chatter after a recent livestream moment sparked new conversation across social media. The influencer and entrepreneur, known for frequently addressing rumors head-on, made it clear she wasn’t here for the speculation as questions about her personal life started circulating during the live session.
In a clip making rounds this week, Jaidyn Alexis goes live as someone off-camera asks why people keep questioning whether she’s pregnant. Visibly irritated, she quickly shuts the rumor down, responding, “I’m not pregnant, let’s just clarify. I’m not pregnant…” before going off on critics, adding, “I don’t know why weird crackhead people think that they need to go on the internet and talk about me when they need to figure out the definition of physical therapy and Fisher Price, sorry. Let’s just leave it at that.” The brief exchange fuels more online discussion as fans debate the intensity of her response while others point out how often she addresses similar rumors. Watch the clip, here.
Now here’s what sparked her comments — during a recent live, Chrisean reacted to questions about Blueface allegedly reaching out to her about their child, but said she feels his messages have been “doing the most.” She pointed to his rumored situation with multiple women expecting children as part of the reason she thinks his energy has shifted. “He got three girls pregnant right now, and that’s why, he doing what he doing, how he doing it,” she said in the clip, tying his personal life to the ongoing tension between them. Chrisean went on to stress that she’s trying to stay out the way and avoid further drama, adding, “I don’t like the drama. I don’t like being on the scenes with any of that stuff for real. I really don’t,” as she made it clear she’s focused on keeping her distance from the chaos.
As previously reported, even Blueface’s mom, Karlissa, has entered the chat after clips from Chrisean Rock’s recent livestream started circulating online. The moment gained traction after LiveBitez reposted the footage, sparking fresh commentary and bringing Karlissa into the conversation with her own pointed reaction.
Karlissa jumped straight into the comment section, suggesting Chrisean only decided to speak out because of Jaidyn Alexis. In her view, the timing of Chrisean’s comments may be tied to circulating rumors that Jaidyn could be open to giving Blueface another chance—claims Jaidyn herself has not publicly confirmed. Karlissa didn’t hold back in her response, writing, “Here we go 😂 He don’t want her and the only reason she coming is because the devil told her Jaidyn is thinking of giving him another chance. Watch what I tell y’all,” adding even more fuel to the already ongoing back-and-forth between all parties involved.
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After a major development like a divorce, whispers of the root cause usually swamp the media, and Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are no exceptions!
Fresh reports suggest the couple’s split may have been years in the making, despite their public displays of affection and support.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have faced speculation about their marriage before; however, new claims now suggest deeper issues may have been brewing behind closed doors.

The news of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s divorce may have shocked fans, but a source suggests the split had been building for some time. The country star filed for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
A source close to Jelly Roll revealed that the pair had “always had a complicated dynamic” dating back to the early days of their relationship. Before becoming a couple, the two shared a platonic friendship that eventually developed into a romance.
The insider explained that both Jelly Roll and Bunnie were in very different places when they first met. Their relationship endured years of ups and downs as they worked to build a life together despite personal and financial challenges.

Despite their history together, sources suggest the couple gradually grew apart. The insider explained that there was no single moment that caused the marriage to collapse.
Instead, the source claimed the pair were no longer on the same page about certain aspects of their future. PEOPLE reported that Jelly Roll’s growing focus on his health, career, and long-term goals contributed to the shift.
Although the marriage has reportedly come to an end, the source stressed that the pair still care deeply about each other. Behind the public appearances and social media posts, however, challenges were unfolding away from the spotlight.

As speculation surrounding the divorce continued, new reports suggested the couple’s personal evolution may have contributed to the split. The pair overcame years of challenges together, but sources claimed they eventually found themselves on different paths.
One major point of difference reportedly centered on Jelly Roll’s growing faith. The Daily Mail reported that the singer’s embrace of Christianity became a significant part of his public image and personal journey. Sources claimed the shift no longer aligned with some aspects of Bunnie Xo’s lifestyle and public persona.
Insiders also suggested disagreements over expanding their family created additional strain. The couple had previously spoken openly about their efforts to have children together. However, sources claimed ongoing tensions and differing priorities made it difficult to move forward with those plans.

The divorce filing continued to attract attention as fans closely monitored the couple’s social media activity. Interest in the split intensified after several online changes were spotted shortly after the news became public.
Jelly Roll appeared to acknowledge the situation when he removed Bunnie Xo’s name from his Instagram bio. The change came just days after reports surfaced that he had filed for divorce in May. The Blast noted that fans quickly noticed the update and began discussing its significance online.
Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie Xo publicly addressed the filing at the time. However, the singer’s social media activity fueled fresh speculation about the state of their relationship. For many fans, the subtle change spoke louder than an official statement ever could.

Bailee Ann was among the first family members to react after news of the divorce began dominating headlines. The 18-year-old addressed the growing speculation on social media and made it clear she was unhappy with the public scrutiny surrounding the situation.
Bailee slammed people for becoming invested in what she described as a private family matter. The teenager wrote that she was “disgusted” by the attention the divorce was receiving and urged people to focus on their own lives instead.
Although she acknowledged the public interest, she stopped short of discussing the split itself. Her reaction drew even more attention because of her close relationship with Bunnie Xo.
Over the years, the podcast host has frequently spoken about helping raise Bailee and often referred to her as her daughter. As speculation continues to surround the divorce, Bailee’s response serves as a reminder that the headlines involve a real family navigating a difficult chapter.
Lil Nas X has been largely absent from social media since early 2025. During his time away, the rapper also made headlines following his August 2025 arrest in Los Angeles after allegedly walking through the streets wearing only underwear and boots before eventually becoming fully nude. Now, the singer has officially returned to the internet, sharing an update on his mental health journey, personal growth, and what he’s been working on during his time away.
On Wednesday, Lil Nas X returned to the internet with a post that read, “welllll HELLLO!” In his video, the rapper shared an update on his mental health journey, revealing that he has spent the last few months in rehab while focusing on his healing and personal growth.
While spending time between Atlanta and Los Angeles, Lil Nas X said he’s been prioritizing time with friends and family while learning how to get out of his own head. He also opened up about accepting his bipolar disorder diagnosis after years of struggling with it. He shared:
“When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past three years but I didn’t want to admit to it because I didn’t want to take medication… or have people think different of me. Like I’m already Black and gay… Damn God gave me like… Black, gay, bipolar. I’m living life on extreme hard mode. But on a serious note, I’m doing much better. I’m feeling better and I’m creating freely. It’s less fear in my heart. I’m smelling the roses.”
The rapper also reflected on his music career and the growth he’s experienced over the past seven years. While Lil Nas X confirmed that new music is on the way, he shared that he’s not quite ready to get into the details just yet. However, he said he’s excited to bring fans along for this next chapter of his journey. The singer added:
“We’ve been through so much together. Thank you guys for holding it down. I love you and all I want to do is continue to try to make you proud and make myself proud. So let’s go, Dreamboy. Let’s go.”
Many supporters gathered across social media to send Lil Nas X encouraging messages and well wishes following his update.
Instagram user @syck.sydd wrote, “He looks wonderful. Im so happy hes feeling better”
Instagram user @queenie_nirvana added, “It’s so many adults walking around with mental disorders but don’t know it.Because we just pass things off like oh this person got an attitude or mean. Or hype, but no something be really wrong with people. Blessings to him tho 🔥”
While Instagram user @originall. deee wrote, “It takes a lot of courage to identify that you O need help and act on it.#mentalhealthmatters”
Instagram user @back.2.bored wrote, “Shout out him for being so transparent with • the internet even after being judged so harshly. Being able to talk about hardships, mental health and mental HELP is not only important but admirable. Love Nas even more.”
Instagram user added Instagram @trevorjarod wrote, “Happy men’s mental health month! Praying for his healing and recovery”
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