Lil Nas X delivers startling update, shows right side of his face paralyzed
Award-winning artist Lil Nas X has revealed a startling personal health update: the right side of his face is currently paralyzed.
The 25-year-old rapper and singer, born Montero Lamar Hill, shared the news in a candid Instagram video posted on Monday, April 14, sparking concern among fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Wearing a hospital gown and appearing to be in a medical facility, Lil Nas X explained:
“I’ve lost control of the right side of my face.”
“And when I smile, this is me doing a full smile right now by the way,” he added.
“Bro, I can’t even laugh right.”
The video was accompanied by a photo of him in what seemed to be a hospital room, further confirming that he is undergoing medical evaluation and care.
Fans and celebrities quickly flooded the comments with messages of support. Among them was actress Taraji P. Henson, who wrote:
“Get well baby.”
While Lil Nas X did not name a specific diagnosis, many online speculated that he may be experiencing Bell’s palsy, a temporary condition often caused by inflammation or nerve trauma that leads to muscle weakness or paralysis on one side of the face, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The announcement adds a deeply personal chapter to the artist’s life, one already marked by bold self-expression and resilience in the public eye. It remains to be seen how this health setback will impact his ongoing projects, but the outpouring of concern suggests that fans are firmly behind him on the road to recovery.
