Lil Nas X mourns mother’s death while discussing sobriety and mental-health journey

Lil Nas X used Instagram to share three photos of his late mother, Tameka Hill, and expressed that her death will hurt him deeply. He described a complicated upbringing, noting his parents’ separation when he was five and his mother’s struggle with addiction. The Grammy-winning artist has been open about his sobriety, marking a milestone of 10,000 days alive and referencing a late-2025 inpatient treatment stint.

Since leaving rehab, he says he has a therapist and psychiatrist helping him manage a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Nas mentioned the encouragement he receives online, contrasting it with past legal troubles. The post concluded with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national helpline for anyone dealing with similar challenges.