Lil Nas X Loses Control of His Face, Speaks Out After Health Scare and Recovery

April 16, 2025 2

Lil Nas X recently faced a serious health scare. The “Old Town Road” star lost control of one side of his face, worrying many fans. He shared a video from his hospital bed on Instagram on April 14, showing how one side of his face was not moving at all.

Despite the condition, Lil Nas X tried to stay positive. He laughed through the pain and joked, “I can’t even laugh right, bro!” It was clear he was doing his best to handle the situation with a sense of humor.

The good news? He returned home the next day and told fans his face was starting to improve. While not fully recovered, he said things were getting better. Support poured in across social media platforms, with fans wishing him a speedy recovery.

The Struggles Behind the Fame

Lil Nas X is no stranger to challenges. From his rise to fame to ongoing health and music industry battles, the artist has had to stay strong through many ups and downs.

He first made history with his viral 2019 hit, “Old Town Road.” The song broke records and brought attention to the mix of country and hip-hop genres. Despite the success, Billboard removed the song from its Hot Country Songs chart, saying it didn’t include “enough elements of today’s country music.” Rolling Stone covered the full story, explaining how the decision caused debate about what defines country music today.

In a 2024 BBC interview, Lil Nas X shared his feelings. He said he was happy for Beyoncé’s country album success, but still wished the industry had embraced his efforts back then. “I wish this would have happened for me,” he admitted.

Beyoncé’s Big Win in Country Music

While Lil Nas X struggled to gain recognition in country music, Beyoncé made history with her latest album. Her project “Cowboy Carter” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in April, making her the first Black woman to do so.

Lil Nas X had listed “Old Town Road” as a country song when first uploading it to SoundCloud and iTunes, hoping it would be accepted. But after signing with Columbia Records, the label reportedly avoided promoting the track on streaming country playlists. They feared it would hurt his image with hip-hop fans.

Moving Forward with Strength

Now, as Lil Nas X recovers from his health scare, fans are reminded that even strong stars face personal battles. He continues to push for change in the music world while staying true to who he is.

To stay updated on Lil Nas X’s journey, follow him on Instagram or read more about his music story on HipHopDX.

Written by: Power Radio

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