What happened to Lil Nas X? Rapper hospitalized after sudden facial paralysis, says ‘I've lost control’

Apr 15, 2025 10:16 AM IST

Rapper Lil Nas X is in the hospital due to partial facial paralysis, losing control on the right side of his face.

American rapper Lil Nas X is currently hospitalized after experiencing partial facial paralysis. He lost control of the right side of his face.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Lil Nas X attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) — BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Lil Nas X attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

The 26-year-old artist took to social media from his hospital bed, revealing, “When I smile, this is me doing a full smile right now by the way… it’s like, what the f–k. I can’t even laugh right, bro. What the f–k! Oh my god. So… oh my god, bro. So… yeah.”

He attempts to smile but struggles, visibly frustrated by what’s happening.

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