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Lil Nas X Hospitalized With Partial Facial Paralysis, Cause Still Unknown

The rapper reassures fans with humor from his hospital bed as doctors evaluate the mysterious condition affecting the right side of his face.

Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis.

Overview

  • Lil Nas X revealed on social media that he has lost control of the right side of his face, sharing videos from his hospital bed on April 14, 2025.
  • The 26-year-old artist used humor in his posts, joking about his condition while assuring fans that he is okay and asking them not to worry.
  • The cause of his partial facial paralysis has not been disclosed, with speculation centering on possible conditions like Bell’s Palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
  • Fans and celebrities, including Taraji P. Henson, Wanda Sykes, and Niecy Nash, have expressed support and well-wishes for the Grammy-winning performer.
  • The health scare comes during a critical promotional period for his recent EP, 'Days Before Dreamboy,' which serves as a prelude to his anticipated album 'Dreamboy.'