Award-winning rapper and Old Town Road hitmaker Lil Nas X has revealed a shocking health scare that left him partially paralyzed and hospitalized. The 26-year-old shared a raw and emotional update from his hospital bed, telling fans he had “lost control of the right side of [his] face.”
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“This Is Me Doing a Full Smile” – Lil Nas X Shares Disturbing Video
In a TikTok video that quickly went viral among his 10.4 million followers, Lil Nas X appeared wearing a hospital gown and a Von Dutch cap, visibly distressed as he attempted to smile—without success.
“This is me doing a full smile right now, by the way,” he said, clutching his jaw.
The Grammy winner voiced his frustration in the video:
“It’s like, what the f***? Bro, I can’t even laugh right now, bro. What the f***? Ah! Oh my God!”
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He Reassures Fans: “I’m OK!! Stop Being Sad For Me!”
Despite the frightening experience, Nas bounced back with his signature sense of humor and attitude. Later on Instagram, he shared a selfie from his hospital bed and reassured fans:
“Guys I am OK!! Stop being sad for me! Shake ur a** for me instead!”
In another cheeky post, he wrote:
“Imma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.”
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Celebrity Support Pours In
Fans and celebrities alike flooded the comments with prayers and well-wishes.
• Taraji P. Henson wrote: “Get well baby.”
• Wanda Sykes added: “Sometimes your body tells you to sit down somewhere. Rest up.”
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Health Setback Follows New EP Release
The health scare comes just days after Lil Nas X dropped his new EP, Days Before Dreamboy, marking what he calls a new era of self-expression. In a recent interview with PEOPLE magazine, he said:
“I wanna be myself more than ever this era… If I do not want to do it, I’m not doing it.”
He emphasized this season is about authenticity, peace, and power:
“It’s more important than ever to stand in myself and my power.”
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What Could Be Behind the Paralysis?
While Lil Nas X didn’t mention a diagnosis, sudden facial paralysis is often associated with Bell’s palsy, a condition that causes one side of the face to droop temporarily. Though frightening, most cases resolve within weeks or months with treatment.
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Fans Sending Love and Strength
• @nassnation: “Get well soon, king. We need you outside this summer.”
• @slaymebaby: “Even half your smile is iconic!”
• @queerpowerx: “Rest up, your body is telling you it’s time to recharge.”
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We’re wishing Lil Nas X a full and speedy recovery as he rests and recharges. If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that he’ll come back bigger, bolder, and more unapologetic than ever.
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