Omah Lay’s emotional struggles stir concern among fans

Singer Omah Lay has once again drawn concern from fans after sharing a series of revealing social media posts about his emotional battles and complicated relationships.

The artist, known for his soulful lyrics and deeply introspective style, took to his Instagram story earlier this week to speak candidly about his personal struggles and vulnerabilities.

In one of the posts, he wrote, “I like p****y a little too much.” The ‘Understand’ hitmaker went on to explain how his exes often take advantage of his sensitive side. “My exes hit me up the most when I’m having a bad situation, when I’m most vulnerable. But I need God, not py but I’ll take it, ’cause yo, ah too fine,” he said.

He noted, however, that he has learned to recognize the manipulative cycle and no longer falls into it. “Since I became aware of the pattern, it doesn’t work anymore,” he added.

The posts quickly sparked worry among fans, many of whom fear the singer might be struggling with another depressive phase. Just weeks ago, he shared a cryptic message that read, “God please help me, I’m losing my mind again.”

This isn’t the first time Omah Lay has opened up about his mental health. In a 2022 post on X (formerly Twitter), he admitted, “My depression became worse after I knack my therapist.”

Omah Lay’s music often mirrors his inner turmoil, weaving together themes of heartbreak, solitude, and self-discovery in what fans have dubbed “Afro-depression.”

Speaking with Billboard in 2024, the singer said, “I love that I started a new movement and that my music started something new. I didn’t even have to come out to tell people that my music is Afro-depression; my fans made it up. They listened to the music, and it told them the whole thing. It’s self-explanatory.”

While many admire his openness about mental health, some fans have voiced concern about how often he seems to revisit dark emotional spaces. Still, they recognize that his most hauntingly beautiful songs often emerge from those same struggles.