Lil Nas X Shares Progress After Hospitalization for Facial Paralysis
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Synopsis
Lil Nas X, the Grammy-winning artist, recently shared his experience with partial facial paralysis from his hospital bed. Despite the challenges, he assures fans he is improving while engaging humorously with them. Celebrities have rallied in support, and he continues to promote upcoming projects.
Key Takeaways
- Lil Nas X is experiencing partial facial paralysis.
- Engaged with fans despite his condition.
- Support from celebrities like Taraji P. Henson.
- Speculations about Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
- Continues to promote his music projects.
Los Angeles, April 17 (NationPress) Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X revealed that he is experiencing partial facial paralysis while posting a photo from his hospital bed.
The rapper, born Montero Lamar Hill, remarked, "This is me doing a full smile right now" as he showcased his struggle to smile completely due to the paralysis affecting the right side of his face.
Nevertheless, he humorously interacted with his fans, urging them to "stop being sad" for him.
Numerous celebrities, including actress Taraji P. Henson, extended their support by inundating the comment section with messages of encouragement.
Many have speculated that the rapper could be experiencing Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, both of which are known to cause temporary facial paralysis.
While Lil Nas X has not confirmed an official diagnosis, he reassured fans that he is improving, stating, "It's getting better ya'll I promise."
This incident comes shortly after other celebrities faced similar health challenges. Justin Bieber had to cancel several dates of his 2022 world tour due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Although the symptoms lingered for some time, Bieber has been on a steady road to recovery.
Prior to this health scare, Lil Nas X was busy promoting his forthcoming album "DREAMBOY." Unfazed by the obstacles, he further teased his audience with snippets from his eight-track EP "Days Before Dreamboy," offering fans a sneak peek of what’s next.
He has demonstrated remarkable resilience during this challenging period, even rollerblading without a shirt and telling fans, "We normal over here. We get crazy over here!"
Lil Nas X gained fame with the release of his 2018 country rap hit "Old Town Road," which became the longest-running number-one song since the inception of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. He has received a multitude of accolades, including two Grammy Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, two BET Hip Hop Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and two American Music Awards.
In May 2022, he also became the youngest recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
