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Lil Nas X Shows Improvement in Facial Paralysis Recovery Following Hospitalization

The artist shares progress in regaining facial movement through exercises, though the cause of his condition remains undiagnosed.

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Lil Nas X at the 2024 Met Gala: "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Lil Nas X was hospitalized earlier this week after experiencing sudden paralysis on the right side of his face.
  • The rapper has been updating fans on social media, reassuring them with humor and positivity about his recovery process.
  • He has reported measurable improvement, including the ability to give a genuine smile, though his right eye still lags behind in movement.
  • Fans and commentators have speculated Bell’s palsy or Ramsay Hunt syndrome as potential causes, though no official diagnosis has been confirmed.
  • The artist recently released his 'Days Before Dreamboy' EP, which serves as a prelude to his upcoming album expected later this year.