Rapper Lil Nas X has provided a health update on his social media, which has understandably concerned many fans.
The American artist, known by his birth name Montero Lamar Hill, took to Instagram to disclose that he is experiencing paralysis on the right side of his face after being hospitalized.
“Soooo lost control of the right side of my face,” the rapper captioned a video where he appeared to maintain a positive demeanor despite being in the hospital.
He commented: “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.”
While the rapper did not specify the cause of his facial paralysis, he mentioned that it might be related to issues such as an infection, injury, or a brain condition, often occurring when the facial muscles’ nerves are irritated or damaged.
Bell’s Palsy could be a possible explanation, described by the NHS as ‘a condition causing sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face’. A more serious possibility could be a stroke.
As Lil Nas X remains in the hospital, numerous fans have filled the comments section of the Instagram video to send their good wishes.
One social media user commented, “Oh no!! SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE AND HEALING VIBES!” Another added, “Sending love and light and a speedy recovery!”
Another fan wrote, “Hope u feel better @lilnasx take all the time you need to recover!” and someone else said: “Sending you love. Get well soon my love. You are amazing!”
Lil Nas X has since returned to Instagram to thank his fans for their support and to update them on his condition from his hospital bed.
“GUYS I AM OK!!” he posted. “STOP BEING SAD FOR ME! SHAKE UR A** FOR ME INSTEAD!”
The rapper also shared a selfie, reassuring fans: “Imma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.”
Lil Nas X is set to release his second album, DREAMBOY, later this year, and fans are curious about how, if at all, this health issue might affect its release.