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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Mimi Heimbrod

Kanye West Reveals What Caused His Bipolar Disorder, Which Partner Urged Him To Finally Get Help

Kanye West at the Vanity Fair kickoff party for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. (Credit: Wikipedia)

Kanye West has spent years in the headlines for public outbursts and polarising remarks, with his personal life often pulled into the fallout. His ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, previously spoke about the strain his behaviour placed on their marriage, as West's online attacks repeatedly spilt into public view.

The former couple finalised their divorce in 2022, after reaching a settlement on assets and properties. West has now offered a deeper account of his bipolar disorder, saying he believes it traces back to an accident years ago that left him with an injury to the right lobe of his brain, which he did not address at the time.

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