Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized following a Moulin Rouge! The Musical performance on Tuesday, March 31, after feeling ill during the show. The news concerned fans and audience members, as the incident made headlines the next morning.
The rapper‘s participation on Broadway became major news over the past month. Musical theatre nerds and rap music fans were excited to see Megan take the stage in a brand-new role, playing the gender-flipped character Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge!
After her casting was announced, Meg said in a public statement that joining the musical was an “absolute honor.”
“I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theater is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace,” she said in February. “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.”
Get updates on everything we know so far about Megan’s well-being here and what she said about the incident here.
What Happened to Megan The Stallion During Moulin Rouge?
Megan felt “very ill” during the March 31 production of Moulin Rouge! and had to be hospitalized for evaluation.
Less than a week before the incident, Megan made her Broadway debut and shared the special moment on her Instagram of the crowd’s reaction.
“MY BROADWAY DEBUT AS ZIDLER IN @moulinrougebway,” Meg captioned her post. “So grateful for this incredible cast & crew & everyone who worked so hard to make opening night a success!! HOTTIES IM ON BROADWAY!!”
She is expected to continue her run in Moulin Rouge! through May 17, 2026.
Why Was Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized?
A rep for Megan said she exhibited certain “symptoms” of an unspecified illness, but it’s still unclear what exactly led to her hospitalization.
“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,” her rep told Variety in a statement. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.”
Meg broke her silence on the situation in an April 1 Instagram post, which began with her writing, “Last night was a real wake-up call for me. 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 yall down,” she continued in her caption. “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.”
Does Megan Thee Stallion Have Any Health Issues?
No, Megan has not made any major health issues public. So, as far as we know, she’s healthy.
