Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after suddenly becoming ill while performing on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
The incident occurred during Tuesday night’s performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York, where Megan had recently made her Broadway debut portraying nightclub impresario Harold Zidler. An understudy quickly stepped in to continue the show as the performance carried on.
According to her spokesperson, doctors determined that Megan was suffering from extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels. After receiving medical treatment, she was discharged from the hospital and is currently resting.
The rapper later addressed fans on Instagram, explaining that she had been pushing herself beyond her limits in recent weeks. She revealed that the experience was frightening and forced her to confront the physical toll of her demanding schedule.
“Last night was a real wake-up call for me,” she wrote. “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 going to faint on stage. I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn’t.”
Megan confirmed she would miss Wednesday’s matinee and evening shows to focus on recovery but assured fans she intends to return to the stage soon.
“I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve,” she told supporters.
The hip-hop star only began her Broadway run last week, joining the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in a limited engagement scheduled to continue until May 17.
Her role as Harold Zidler places her among a notable list of performers who have taken on the character, including Boy George, Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess and Bob the Drag Queen.
The hit Broadway production, which opened in 2019, is set to close on July 26 after a successful seven-year run. Inspired by the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, the musical tells the story of a glamorous Parisian nightclub at the turn of the century, blending classic pop hits such as Single Ladies and Firework with the iconic anthem Lady Marmalade.