Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh has bravely shed light on his personal mental health battles, revealing that he struggles with anxiety and what he believes to be undiagnosed ADHD.
While he hasn’t received a formal diagnosis, the artist shared that his symptoms go far beyond casual self-diagnosis, stating, “I don’t like to identify as ADHD, but I have ADHD.” He emphasized that his experiences are deep and disruptive, noting, “I diagnosed myself, but trust me, I know.”
His candid revelation has sparked conversations online, with fans praising his vulnerability and calling for more awareness around mental health in the entertainment industry.
“Everybody has a particular level of ADHD to them. But it’s bad when it is a disorder. I’ve had my fair share of that disorder right from when I was a kid.”
Lil Kesh revealed that his anxiety is amplified by the pressures of fame and personal struggles, with uncertainty being one of his major triggers..
“I feel like not knowing, lack of clarity… that’s one thing that can give me anxiety,” he shared.
“Once I know what it is that I’m dealing with or what type of emotion I’m actually feeling or what my problem really is, that is half solved.” he added
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