Lil Nas X hospitalised after losing control of facial muscles
Lil Nas X has been hospitalised after suffering from partial facial paralysis. The Atlanta rapper took to social media this week to reveal that he had lost control of the right side of his face.
The ‘Old Town Road’ artist posted an Instagram video showing his inability to move one side of his face. Speaking to his 10.4 million followers, Nas was in disbelief while trying to smile and laugh about the situation.
“When I smile, this is me doing a full smile right now, by the way… it’s like, what the fuck,” he said on April 14th. “I can’t even laugh right, bro. What the fuck! Oh my God. So… oh my God, bro. So… yeah.” I
In the caption, he wrote, “Soooo lost control of the right side of my face.”
In some additional Instagram Stories, he told fans not to be concerned about his condition. “Guys I am OK!!” he said. “Stop being sad for me. Shake ur ass for me instead. Imma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.”
Lil Nas X released his new EP, Days Before Dreamboy, on March 28th. The project comprises eight tracks, including songs like ‘Hotbox’, ‘Light Again!’ and ‘Need Dat Boy’. It serves as a prelude to his second album, Dreamboy, which is set to arrive in 2025.
His debut album, Montero, dropped in September 2021. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and included hits such as ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’, ‘Industry Baby’ and ‘That’s What I Want’. The LP’s guest list included Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Megan Thee Stallion.
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