Performance after falling ‘very ill’

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge!

The Musical in New York City on Tuesday night.

The 31-year-old rapper and singer, who is currently playing the role of Harold Zidler in the Broadway production, began feeling unwell shortly after the opening scenes.

The show was temporarily halted as she received medical attention before being transported to a nearby hospital.

Concern quickly spread among fans and colleagues.

Megan’s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, posted on X: ‘Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital,’ without providing further details.

Audience members also described the abrupt pause in the performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Loren Lorosa, a producer for The Breakfast Club, said the show was stopped mid-performance after Megan appeared in the opening scenes.

‘They just stopped Moulin Rouge mid show, apologised to the audience and told us to stay seated,’ she wrote, adding that security initially reassured attendees they were safe.

Lorosa later confirmed that the performance resumed without the rapper, with another actor stepping into the role for the remainder of the evening.

Megan only began her Broadway run on March 24 and is scheduled to appear in the production through May 17.

‘Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge!

The Musical team is an absolute honor,’ she said.

She continued, ‘I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively and theatre is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace.

‘Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation, and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.’
Producer Carmen Pavlovic added: ‘We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there.’
He continued: ‘And yes, there will be a hint of music from her own iconic catalogue.

It’s an unmissable moment for both Megan’s fans and ours.’
Megan Thee Stallion is a Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter best known for chart-topping hits including Savage, WAP, and Body.

Born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete in Houston, Texas, she rose to prominence through viral freestyles before becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars.

In 2021, she won three Grammy Awards for Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance, and was nominated for Album of the Year the following year.

No further details about her condition have been released.

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