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Desiigner Announces New Music While Updating Fans On Mental Health After Checking Into A Facility

The Brooklyn rapper also celebrated his 26th birthday.

Desiigner is celebrating his 26th birthday by providing an update about his mental health while dropping a little music.

Via his Instagram account, the Brooklyn rapper reflected on his life over the past few months, revealing that he had planned to drop a new song Friday (May 5), but couldn’t give it the promotion he had planned to.

Desiigner Says ‘Mental Health is Real,’ Checks Into Facility After Exposing Himself on Flight

Desiigner Says ‘Mental Health is Real,’ Checks Into Facility After Exposing Himself on Flight

“I turned 26 today and i want to thank ya’ll for holding me down,” he wrote Wednesday. “I admitted myself into a facility last week to focus on my mental health. But before that i had planned to release TIIMMY TURNER 2 this week as a surprise to my fans. I recorded this joint a while ago and it reflects on where i’ve been mentally over the past year.”

He continued: “Sorry i can’t promote it the way i like to cause i’m off the grid, but i just want to give you some new music while i take time away to become a better me. I’m going through a tough time right now but i won’t let my struggles define who i am. I will come back stronger and make more music that connects with all of you on a deeper level.”

While on his way to Thailand, the “Panda” rapper allegedly exposed himself and masturbated on the flight and was charged with indecent exposure. He checked himself into a mental health facility shortly afterward.

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