Lil Nas X Hospitalized with Facial Paralysis — But He’s Still Smiling (Kinda)
Pop’s most flamboyant cowboy is currently dealing with something unexpected — and this time, it’s not a red carpet stunt.
Lil Nas X was hospitalized on Monday after experiencing facial paralysis on the right side of his face, and while the situation sounds serious, the Montero hitmaker hasn’t lost his signature sense of humor.
In a video shared straight from his hospital bed, Lil Nas X showed fans what he’s dealing with — a half-smile and all — and joked,
“Bro, I can’t even laugh right.”
Yeah, the vibe is very much “concerned, but cracking up anyway.”
He added in a follow-up post,
“I’mma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.”
Classic Lil Nas X — even in a gown and under observation, he’s keeping it light and very real.
While he didn’t get into the specifics — no word yet on what caused the paralysis or if he even knows — fans have been flooding his socials with support, memes, and of course, heartfelt get-well wishes.
There’s no official diagnosis on the record yet, but the video (which comes with a language warning, by the way) makes one thing clear: he’s not letting this slow him down. He’s smiling through the pain — even if it’s only half of one — and keeping fans in the loop in the most Nas X way possible.
In a world where many stars go silent during health scares, Lil Nas X is reminding us that honesty, humor, and a little bit of sass can go a long way.
Here’s hoping that full smile returns soon, because let’s be honest — no one rocks a grin quite like him.
