Lil Nas X is in the hospital recovering from surgery. He had just developed an acute right-sided facial nerve partial paralysis, as well as complete unconsciousness. The 24-year-old, who goes by Rosalia, has 10.4 million Instagram followers and counting. Earlier this month he posted an emotional message from his hospital bed, breaking the news to fans himself. He is still not ready to share what made him so ill. Fans are now guessing that it could possibly be either Bell’s Palsy or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, both of which are known to cause facial paralysis.
As he announced on Instagram, Lil Nas X revealed that he has “lost control” of the right side of his face. Even through this disappointment, he remained optimistic and cheerful. Even before his hospitalization, he’s hard at work promoting his debut eight-track EP, Days Before Dreamboy. This EP acts as a bridge to his long-awaited follow-up to the smash 2021 debut album, Montero.
Lil Nas X expressed a sense of personal struggle in recent interviews, revealing that he felt lost while trying to meet the expectations of others. As 2024 dawned, he confessed that he was overwhelmed. He came to understand that he hadn’t been pursuing his own interests – that he’d been listening to everyone’s needs but his own. His remarks underscore an idea that runs deep in his artistry, that he is always under the gun to “go crazy 24-7.”
On top of that, he hasn’t stopped actively courting his audience. “Shake ur ass for me instead!” he joked with fans on Twitter, showcasing his determination to adapt and engage with supporters despite physical distancing measures putting a damper on touring. He added, “I’mma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.” His words belied the all-conquering spirit of the reclamation artist and his readiness to roll with the punches.
Fans have taken to social media to share their support and encouragement for the artist as he navigates this health challenge. The two conditions being speculated about—Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome—have different presentations. Bell’s Palsy is a nerve condition causing paralysis in part of the face, while Ramsay Hunt Syndrome involves a shingles outbreak affecting the facial nerve and can lead to hearing issues.
Lil Nas X is dealing with a major health concern. In response, comedian Wanda Sykes gave her some great advice: “Your body is trying to tell you to sit down somewhere. Take the load off.” This mood rings all the more true as Lil Nas X keeps pushing his musician lifestyle despite living with HIV.
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