Gucci Mane shares mental health struggles

Rapper opens up about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder on a radio show.

- By ALEXANDRA DEL RosaRiIo

GUCCI MANE credits Keyshia Ka'oir, his wife of eight years, with holding him accountable.

(EVAN AGOSTINI Invision / AP)

Rapper Gucci Mane’s newest release might be his most vulnerable yet.

The Atlanta-based musician, promoting his third memoir, “Episode,” revealed to “The Breakfast Club” crew on Monday that he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He also went into detail with the syndicated radio show about how he has learned to manage the mental health conditions, with a stern but helping hand from his wife, Keyshia Ka’oir.

The 45-year-old hip-hop star, born Radric Davis, said in a joint interview with Ka’oir that he sought professional help for his mental health after experiencing an episode during the pandemic. “After that I was just like, ‘Man, I gotta really hold myself accountable and take care of my health,’ ” he said.

“I don’t ever wanna have another episode again. I'm like, I'm gonna see a therapist, if I have to take medicine — I kinda like threw in the towel,” the rapper continued. “Whatever I need to do to get better.”