Megan Thee Stallion has officially broken her silence after she was recently hospitalized while starring in Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge!” The Grammy winner took to social media to give her fans an update on her health.
Megan scared fans when it was confirmed that she had been removed from the show mid-performance and transported to a local hospital.
Megan Thee Stallion Calls Recent Hospitalization While On Broadway A ‘Real Wake-Up Call’
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, April 1, Megan Thee Stallion spoke directly to her concerned fans after she left her role as the Zidler in Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge!” due to abrupt hospitalization.
“Last night was a real wake-up call for me,” the rapper began. “I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me. I thought I was gonna faint on stage. I really tried to push through my performance, but I just couldn’t.”
“Hotties, I wanna be real with y’all because you mean everything to me and I hate letting y’all down,” Megan continued before revealing when she plans to return to the stage.
“I just need one day to rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have been.. I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve. Thank you for always riding with me and loving me through everything,” she wrote.
Megan Thee Stallion Sparked Fan Panic After Being Rushed To The Hospital
While performing on stage on Tuesday evening, March 31, Megan Thee Stallion left during the middle of her performance and was rushed to the hospital.
Following the incident, Megan’s rep, Didier Morias, spoke exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter. “During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated,” Morias told the outlet.
As the scary situation unfolded in real time, theater officials addressed the audience during the pause in the show, asking them to “stay inside and seated.”
When Megan exited the performance to receive medical treatment, an understudy stepped in to perform for the rest of the show.
The rapper’s hairstylist and close friend, Kellon Deryck, also confirmed the incident on social media.
In his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Deryck asked the public to put Megan Thee Stallion in their prayers, writing, “Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital.”
The Rapper’s Broadway Debut Was Announced In February
Per Billboard, on February 26, Megan Thee Stallion was announced as the newest performer to join “Moulin Rouge!” as the over-the-top Zidler, described as the “impresario of the titular nightclub.”
Her limited eight-week run began on March 24 and will conclude on May 17.
“Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” Megan said at the time.
“I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace,” she continued. “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.”
‘Moulin Rouge!’ Producers Also Expressed Their Excitement At Megan Joining The Cast
The show’s producers stated their excitement at the Houston native joining the Broadway run.
“Welcoming Megan Thee Stallion into the Moulin Rouge! The Musical community is a thrilling moment for us,” producer Carmen Pavlovic said.
“Megan is a true global superstar. She is one of the most influential artists of her generation, and her impact on music and culture is undeniable,” Pavlovic continued. “This historic casting is a major part of our closing celebrations: our farewell gift to Broadway audiences and one of our biggest announcements in the history of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
“We want our show to go out with a spectacular bang, and Megan is the force of nature to lead us there. 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,” their statement read.
Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Critics Following Her Broadway Announcement
“It’s a very bad time to be my hater lol I’m EVERYWHERE,” Megan wrote on social media.
While many of her celebrity fans showed her love across social media platforms, there were also those who were less than thrilled with the news.
“Checks the calendar to make sure we didn’t jump forward to April 1st without me noticing,” someone shared, while another called the move “so unhinged.”