An old story surfaced in our Ask Billy sack a couple of weeks ago.  Roger in Phoenix asks, “What’s going on with Lil Nas X?  I would think you’d have an update by now.”

I held onto this question until there was something to actually report.  Lil Nas X has finally emerged from his cocoon to let us know what’s been going on.  First things first – he looks great and appears to be in good spirits!  He’s somewhat tentative when it comes to his revelations – understandably so.  He says that he spent a few months in rehab and, since then, has been splitting his time between Atlanta with family or in LA alone.  He’s continuing therapy, which he’s finding helpful.  And he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (the late-night strolls in undies and cowboy boots were clearly a sign).  “I feel like I had known for the past few years, but I didn’t want to admit to it because I didn’t want to have to take medication and, I dunno, have people think differently of me.  I dunno – I’m already black and gay!  Damn, God, I’m black, gay and bipolar!  I’m like living life on like extreme hard mode.  But on a serious note, I’m doing much better.  I’m doing better.  I’m feeling better.  I’m creating freely.  And there’s less fear in my heart.”  If he feels as good as he looks, he’s definitely on the right path!  You can see his full statement on BillyMasters.com.

When stars are showing up in “our” places, it’s definitely time for me to end yet another column.  While all of these luminaries are frolicking in the States, I’m still cavorting on the Continent.  But no matter where I am, the one thing that never gets neglected is BillyMasters.com – the site that tells (and shows) all.  If you’ve got a question, send it along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Billy Porter brings Hasselbeck to her first drag brunch!  Until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.