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

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.

Kanye West has announced he is autistic after Bianca Censori questioned his previous bipolar diagnosis. In an interview with Justin Laboy, the rapper suggested his wife urged him to seek another opinion.