West said he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder in the past and actually has autism—which is estimated to affect about 1 in 45 adults in the United States.

“Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Autism is not considered a mental health disorder and can be diagnosed at any age.

Kanye West recently revealed he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and is actually autistic. West’s disclosure highlights a broader issue: How often are people given incorrect mental health diagnosis,

A lot of what was sending me into the episodes…The constant feeling of not being in control spun me out of control,” the rapper shared on the “Download” podcast.

Kanye West also explained in the interview how people close to him have handled the numerous, extremely offensive, and contentious things he has said in recent years. He said that it is difficult for them to control him,

Kanye West has dismissed his bipolar disorder, claiming he was misdiagnosed after his breakdown in 2016 and that he actually has autism.

Kanye West has revealed that he's been diagnosed with autism. This comes days after his controversial red carpet appearance at the Grammys with wife Bianca Censori. On an episode of the podcast 'The Download,

LOS ANGELES (TNND) — Just a few days after Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, stunned everyone on the red carpet at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, the rapper revealed he was diagnosed with autism. The 47-year-old rapper shared the news during a one-on-one interview on Justin Laboy's podcast "The Download," which was published Tuesday.

In a 2018 interview, Ye opened up about not being “diagnosed” with a mental condition until “I was like 39 years old,” continuing to declare his bipolar disorder as “not a disability, it’s a superpower,” according to Billboard. Take a look at The Download podcast with Justin LaBoy and Ye below.