Medical Emergency at Moulin Rouge: Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During Performance

Wed Apr 01 2026 21:09:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion had to be taken to the hospital shortly after feeling unwell during her on-stage debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Details about her condition remain undisclosed.

During her performance in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Megan Thee Stallion experienced a medical emergency, leading to her hospitalization. Her representative confirmed her symptoms were being evaluated. The 31-year-old rapper, known for her hits and recent Broadway role, expressed excitement for her debut performance before the incident.

Megan Thee Stallion Taken to Hospital During Performance

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion had to be transported to the hospital during her performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York on Tuesday night, as confirmed by her representative.

Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated, the spokesperson stated to US media outlets. Moreover, they mentioned, We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.

At 31 years old, Megan is making her Broadway debut as Zidler, the show's eccentric master of ceremonies, and had expressed tremendous excitement leading up to this milestone, even indicating on social media that she was thrilled to transition from concerts to theater performances.

Her hair stylist, Kellon Deryck, urged fans on social media, Everyone say a prayer for Megan; we are all at the hospital. Despite the recent concern, she is set to play Zidler until May 17, according to the Moulin Rouge website.

Post the initial performance on March 24, she celebrated her debut with a social media post proclaiming, 'HOTTIES IM ON BROADWAY!!' referencing her fanbase affectionately known as the 'hotties.'

Megan Thee Stallion is widely recognized for chart-topping hits including Savage, WAP, and Body. The artist won three Grammy awards in 2021, highlighting her rapid rise in the music industry, along with her nominations highlighting her influence.

The character of Harold Zidler, which Megan portrays, was first played by Danny Burstein in the original Broadway cast, where he earned a coveted Tony award in 2020. Bob the Drag Queen also recently took on the role for an eight-week run earlier this year. As of now, the BBC has reached out to Megan Thee Stallion's team for further comments on her condition.