Hayley Williams Surprises with Rico Nasty in Los Angeles
Hayley Williams joined Rico Nasty for a surprise performance at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Williams, known as the lead singer of Paramore, appeared on stage during Rico Nasty’s show to perform “Smack a Bitch,” a track from Rico’s 2020 debut album Nightmare Vacation.
The two artists shared vocals and danced together, ending the performance with a warm hug as the crowd cheered loudly. Rico Nasty told the audience,
“You guys had no idea!”
before Williams waved goodbye to the fans.
Tour and Album Details
- The Los Angeles show was the final stop on Rico Nasty’s Lethal North American tour.
- The tour began in September at Riot Fest.
- Lethal, released in May, is Rico’s third studio album and her first with Fueled by Ramen.
Previous Collaboration
Rico Nasty and Hayley Williams previously performed together in 2023 when Rico appeared at a Paramore concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. There, Rico joined Paramore on stage for their hit single “Misery Business.”
“It was an amazing experience. And it felt like, I don’t know, my inner child really jumped out,"Rico said to Billboard.
“Like I hadn’t seen her in a while, on stage and backstage, amongst the team like that. So I was like, ‘Wow, this feels nice.’ And then I got to talk to Hayley.”
Author’s Summary
Hayley Williams surprised fans by joining Rico Nasty on stage in Los Angeles, marking a joyful reunion that highlights their ongoing creative friendship.