By BigEyeUg Team
Ykee Benda has opened up about one of the darkest periods of his life, revealing that a prolonged custody battle over his son pushed him into severe stress and depression.
Ykee shared that the emotional turmoil lasted for over two years, despite him maintaining a cheerful and energetic public image throughout that time.
Speaking candidly, Ykee Benda warned about the dangers of suppressing stress, admitting that the situation took a heavy toll on his mental health.
“You all should not play with carrying too much stress for too long. About two and a half years ago, I was depressed for the longest time after a custody battle for my son. I tried to do right by the young man, but everything just fell on deaf ears,” he revealed.
The singer described the deep bond he had with his son, saying it was the first time he had ever experienced such emotional pain.
“Nothing ever took my joy away until that young man came into my life… I had never cried for anyone before, but I cried for months for him,” he added.
Despite the pain, Ykee Benda kept his struggles hidden from the public, choosing to uphold his lively persona.
“Nobody could tell because I am the vibe king. I stopped talking about it because I figured nobody even had a solution. I could not sleep for a full year… you are awake with nothing on your mind except the lack of peace,” he explained.
The turning point came after a medical warning that forced him to confront his condition.
“A doctor told me I could die if I did not work on my stress levels, and that it all had to begin with acceptance. I freaked out, that was my wake-up call,” he said.
Since then, the artist has focused on healing and self-care, a journey he says took over a year to feel normal again.
“I started working on myself and choosing myself. It has taken me about 15 months to feel alive again… even during my own function, I was just surviving,” he admitted.
In a difficult but necessary decision, Ykee Benda revealed he eventually let go of the custody battle in hopes of bringing peace to his child’s mother.
“I let the boy go because I think that is the only thing that would give his mother peace,” he said.
He concluded by urging others to take their mental health seriously, emphasizing that prolonged stress can be dangerous.
“Please manage your stress. Do not carry it for too long, it can destroy you.”