Lil Nas X has been away from the limelight in recent months due to mental health struggles, but he took to Instagram today (Saturday, August 29) to share some heartbreaking news. His mother Tameka Hill has passed away.
“RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER! LOVE U FOREVER MOMMY. this one’s gonna hurt,” the artist wrote as his caption, sharing a picture of her, a more recent picture of the two, and an older one with family. Our condolences go out to him and Hill’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
At press time, there is no information publicly available about Hill’s cause of death. We will see if the DREAMBOY creative has anything else to say about this development or if he keeps it private.
In the past, Lil Nas X hasn’t talked too much about his mother and his family life, but what he has said gave fans a view of a complex dynamic. As covered by Hot 97 back in 2021, he had spoken about Tameka Hill’s struggles with addiction and substance abuse.
“But y’all n*as don’t know how many nights I’ve cried myself to sleep feeling guilty because nothing I tried would help my mom,” Nas had expressed. “Paint me as the bad guy all you want, but at the end of the day, you don’t know me outside of this internet s**t.” “She’s an addict, so we don’t have the closest relationship. Even trying to get her better, things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love…” he had said the previous year.
Elsewhere, Lil Nas X is also working toward putting his recent legal issues behind him while continuing to navigate life with bipolar disorder. Last year, authorities in Los Angeles arrested the artist over allegations that he assaulted a police officer following a naked walk along Ventura Boulevard.
In April of this year, a judge approved Lil Nas X’s request to enter a mental health diversion program, giving him an opportunity to address the situation outside of traditional legal proceedings.
Following news of his mother’s passing, fans and social media users have shared messages of love, support, and condolences for the artist. Many are hoping better days are ahead for Lil Nas X during this difficult chapter.
