New York, N.Y. — Rapper and musician Lil Nas X has disclosed that he is experiencing partial facial paralysis, sharing a series of Instagram videos from a hospital bed on Monday. The 26-year-old star revealed that he has “lost control” of the right side of his face but maintained his characteristic humor throughout the ordeal.
“This is me doing a full smile right now,” he joked in one video while attempting to grin unsuccessfully. “Bro, I can’t even laugh right.”
Despite the setback, Lil Nas X reassured his followers that he is “OK” and encouraged them to stay upbeat: “Stop being sad for me! Shake your ass for me instead!”
In another post, he lightheartedly commented on his appearance: “I’mma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.” The Grammy-winning artist also shared a video panning across his face, quipping, “We normal over here; we get crazy over here!”
The cause of his condition remains undisclosed, but fans have speculated it could be Bell’s Palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome—both conditions that can cause temporary facial paralysis due to nerve inflammation or infection.
Other celebrities like Justin Bieber and Tulisa Contostavlos have faced similar issues in the past.
Bieber notably canceled parts of his 2022 tour after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which left him unable to move one side of his face temporarily. Contostavlos has spoken about her experiences with Bell’s Palsy following nerve damage from an accident
Messages of support poured in for Lil Nas X from fans and celebrities alike.
Actress Taraji P. Henson wrote, “Get well baby,” while comedian Wanda Sykes reminded him to rest: “Sometimes your body tells you to sit down somewhere.”
Despite this health scare, Lil Nas X remains optimistic and focused on recovery.
On Tuesday morning, he updated fans via Instagram Stories about slight improvements in mobility on the affected side of his face.
This incident comes as the artist promotes his latest EP Days Before Dreamboy, which serves as a precursor to his highly anticipated second studio album Dreamboy. Speaking about the creative process last month, he admitted that it had been a challenging journey as he worked through personal struggles and artistic expectations.
Lil Nas X has consistently been open about his life and experiences since rising to fame with his record-breaking hit Old Town Road. As an openly gay artist who came out publicly in 2019, he has used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and self-expression.
The music community eagerly awaits further updates on both his health and upcoming projects as Lil Nas X continues to recover at home with characteristic resilience and humor.
Rapper Lil Nas X Faces Partial Facial Paralysis, Stays Positive (April 15, 2025)
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