Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has opened up about the challenges that come with fame, reflecting on his own mental health in the wake of 21-year-old rapper .
The usually private 20-year-old, who by taking home a Country Music Award, got candid about his emotional well-being with his 3.4 million Twitter followers.
“I usually deal with my sad times in private because i don’t like for my fans or family to feel sorry for me,” the 'Old Town Road' hit-maker wrote.
“This year had a lot of very high ups and extremely low downs. When u get to that hotel room and it’s just you, you do a lot of thinking. Small things become so BIG.”
In a follow-up tweet, the star added: “I like to pretend hate and sh*t don’t get to me, but subconsciously it eats away at me. Feeling like u have the world and knowing it can all go away at any time is scary.”
“With all this being said I want anybody who cared enough to read this to just live in the moment. Love u guys,” the performer concluded.
Fans were quick to commend Lil Nas X for expressing himself.
"It's understandable to feel that way, especially when you blew up so much and so quickly," .
"Just keep doing your thing and take breaks if you have to, try not to let everything get to you too much. Keep being awesome."
He added: "Your energy, passion, and music bring everyone together, and brings a positive pace to what is normally a slow and sometimes sad world. The game lost a legend today, but just know that you have fans that love and support you."
After coming out as gay back in June, Lil Nas X revealed that he had , telling BBC Breakfast: “It was something I was considering just never doing ever, just taking to the grave or something, but I don’t want to live my entire life not doing what I want to do."
He added: “I’m also opening doors for more people. [I hope] that they feel more comfortable.”
