The 'Old Town Road' hitmaker is facing a sudden partial paralysis of his face, and the condition was severe enough to require medical attention in hospital.
- Apr 17, 2025
AceShowbiz - Rapper and musician Lil Nas X has recently opened up about a health scare. The Grammy-winning artist revealed he is dealing with partial facial paralysis while sharing a picture from hospital bed.
The hip-hop star, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, said, "This is me doing a full smile right now" while showing his struggle to grin fully as he dealt with the paralysis on the right side of his face.
Despite this, he appeared to be in good spirits, engaging with his fans humorously and asking them to "stop being sad" for him.
Several celebrities, including actress Taraji P. Henson, offered their support, flooding the comment section with well-wishes.
Many speculated that the rapper might be dealing with Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, both conditions known to cause temporary facial paralysis. Although Lil Nas X hasn't confirmed a formal diagnosis, he has assured fans that he is on the mend, stating, "It's getting better ya'll I promise."
This incident follows closely on the heels of similar health issues faced by other high-profile celebrities. Justin Bieber, for example, canceled several dates of his 2022 world tour due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. While the symptoms persisted for some time, Bieber has been steadily recovering.
Before his health scare, Lil Nas X had been promoting his upcoming album "DREAMBOY." Not one to let challenges keep him down, he further teased fans with snippets from his eight-track EP "Days Before Dreamboy," giving them a taste of what's to come.
He's shown resilience during this tough time, even rollerblading shirtless and telling fans, "We normal over here. We get crazy over here!"
