Many more celebs are opening up about their health issues, whether it’s physical or mental. Rapper and musician Lil Nas X took to Instagram yesterday (15th April 2025) to reveal that he had lost control over the right side of his face. In a short video of him in a hospital bed, the 26-year-old showcased a one-sided smile, unable to move the right side of his face.
Unfortunately, Lil Nas X didn’t detail his condition, but it is speculated that he suffers from a disorder called Bell’s Palsy, a sudden partial facial paralysis that usually goes away on its own. In a follow-up post on the same day, the musician assured followers that he is doing alright, joking, “Stop being sad for me, shake your ass for me instead“.
Noting similar cases such as Justin Bieber’s diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Lil Nas X did not disclose the cause of his condition. However, fans speculate it could be one of the two, which are both temporary conditions that can be triggered by stress or an infection. Another notable case of a supposed facial glitch is Katy Perry, which was debunked to be a performance element called her “doll eye” trick.
Despite his condition, the artist seems to be in good spirits in a showcase of Instagram stories, of him doing just fine. Netizens and celebrities alike have come forward to express their concerns and well wishes. Author and historian, Blair Imani Ali, comments, “Nephew!!! I hope you get better soon“. American drag queen, Amanda Lepore, also chimed in, “Sending love and light and a speedy recovery”.
Before his hospital visit, Lil Nas X had been promoting his new EP, “Days Before Dreamboy”, which previews his anticipated follow-up to his 2021 debut album “Montero”. Do you think conditions like this are a sign that our Hollywood stars are strained in stress?
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Source: Instagram
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
