Lil Nas X has been hospitalized due to partial face paralysis, according to an Instagram post from the rapper. He shared a video of himself attempting to smile, but was unable to fully grin on the right side of his face. Fans and celebrity friends expressed concern for the 26-year-old rapper’s well-being, with actress Taraji P Henson saying “Get well baby” and Garbage singer Shirley Manson offering words of support.
Lil Nas X did not specify the cause of his condition, but fans speculated it could be Bell’s Palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Both conditions are usually temporary and can be triggered by infections or stress. Justin Bieber experienced similar symptoms with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in 2022, and has since recovered fully.
The rapper had been promoting his new eight-track EP Days Before Dreamboy before being hospitalized. He recently spoke about the painful process of creating the album, feeling lost and trying to cater to others’ expectations. Lil Nas X also revealed that he turned down an opportunity to collaborate with Taylor Swift, saying he couldn’t catch a vibe for it. Despite his condition, the rapper appeared to be in good spirits, joking about his situation on Instagram.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vx31eg6vo