Lil Nas X has left fans concerned after revealing that the right side of his face is paralyzed following a hospital visit. The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, shared the news in an Instagram video where he appeared in good spirits despite the health scare.
In the clip, he tried to smile but struggled, saying, “This is me doing a full smile right now… what the f**k? I can’t even laugh right, bro!” While he didn’t specify the exact cause, he mentioned possible reasons like an infection, injury, or even a neurological condition affecting his facial nerves.
Medical experts suggest Bell’s Palsy—a sudden facial weakness—could be one explanation, though more serious conditions like a stroke can’t be ruled out. Fans quickly flooded the comments with supportive messages, wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Lil Nas X later reassured everyone, posting, “GUYS I AM OK!! STOP BEING SAD FOR ME! SHAKE UR A* FOR ME INSTEAD!”* along with a playful selfie. His upcoming album, DREAMBOY, is still set to release this year, leaving fans hopeful his health won’t delay the project.
