Shocking news: While singing, singer Lil Nas X had a stomachache, asked the audience for permission to poop, making the whole stage stink.
Singer Lil Nas X Hilariously Pauses Concert for “Bathroom Emergency”—Fans Left in Stitches
Lil Nas X is making headlines once again—not for a chart-topping hit this time, but for a hilarious and all-too-relatable moment that had the internet howling with laughter.
During his 2022 concert in Atlanta, a video resurfacing online shows the breakout star of “Old Town Road” energetically performing on stage when he was suddenly overcome by a stomach ache. Unable to continue, Lil Nas X stopped mid-show, apologizing to his fans and requesting a brief intermission so he could, in his own words, “take care of business” backstage.
The scene quickly became legendary. From inside the restroom, the award-winning artist could be heard through his microphone, letting the audience in on his very real predicament: “I’m backstage on the toilet right now, y’all! This wasn’t part of the show, it’s just that my stomach started hurting all of a sudden. Give me a minute or two to ‘take care of business’ and I’ll be back to perform. Sorry, everybody!”
The crowd’s response? Roaring laughter and nothing but support.
After the concert, Lil Nas X’s candid honesty was shared across social media and instantly went viral, with fans and fellow musicians praising his realness and sense of humor. Comments flooded in, with many noting that “no one, not even a superstar, can escape ‘nature’s call’”—and that everyone, famous or not, has been in a similar situation.
Lil Nas X is no stranger to the spotlight or to going viral for his unexpected antics. Since dominating the charts with the record-breaking hit “Old Town Road,” he’s continued to impress with massive songs like “Industry Baby,” “Holiday,” and “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” while building a reputation for bold, innovative, and often cheeky stage presence.
This latest incident is just further proof that Lil Nas X is as down-to-earth and relatable as he is talented—never afraid to keep it real, even when “real” means asking his fans to wait a few moments for him to, quite literally, “run to the restroom.”
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