Lil Nas X will no longer be performing at WeHo Pride.
In just a few weeks, the 26-year-old “Old Town Road” rapper was scheduled to headline the 2025 Outloud Music Festival on Sunday, June 1, in West Hollywood, Calif.
However, due to his recent hospitalization for partial facial paralysis, Lil Nas X has decided to pull out of the festival.
Keep reading to find out more…“Over the past few days, we’ve been in close contact with Lil Nas X and his team regarding an ongoing medical issue,” Officially Outloud wrote on Instagram. “Due to this we are sad to announce that Lil Nas X will no longer be able to perform at OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride.”
In a statement, Lil Nas X wrote, “After my recent hospital visit, I – like all of you should – must prioritize my health and getting back to 100%. As it currently stands, I would not be able to perform the type of show my fans and community deserve. I am sorry! Even though I can’t be there, I hope you all show OUT for Pride. Now more than ever, we need to be seen.”
Offically Outloud then announced that rising queer star Remi Wolf will be stepping in and replacing Lil Nas X as the Sunday headliner of the festival.
We wish Lil Nas X a speedy recovery!