“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.

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.

Kanye West, the musical artist whose reputation plummeted in recent years due to his controversial statements and actions, revealed this week that he's been diagnosed with autism and suggested it's behind some of his erratic behaviour.

Kanye West has opened up about his autism diagnosis, saying his wife Bianca Censori encouraged him to seek a second opinion after feeling doubts over his initial bipolar disorder diagnosis.

Kanye West reveals he has autism and Bianca Censori urged him to question bipolar diagnosisSource: Justin Laboy

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.

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.