Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty for Surprise Performance in Los Angeles
At a recent show at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, Hayley Williams unexpectedly joined Rico Nasty on stage. The Paramore singer performed alongside Rico Nasty on the 2020 hit “Smack a Bitch” from Rico's debut album Nightmare Vacation.
After their energetic performance and dancing, the two artists embraced as the crowd erupted with excitement. Rico Nasty addressed the audience:
“You guys had no idea!”
The show was the final stop of Rico Nasty’s Lethal North American tour, which began in September with a performance at Riot Fest. This tour promoted her latest album, Lethal, released in May. It is Rico's third full-length album and her first released under Fueled by Ramen.
Previous Collaboration
The two musicians previously performed together in 2023 when Rico Nasty appeared at Paramore’s headline show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Rico joined them to perform the popular single “Misery Business.”
“It was an amazing experience. And it felt like, I don’t know, my inner child really jumped out. And I hadn’t seen her in a while. Like I hadn’t seen her in a while on stage. I hadn’t seen her in a while backstage, like amongst the team like that. So I was like, ‘Wow, like this feels nice.’ And then I got to talk to Hayley.”
Tour and Album Highlights
- Lethal tour promoted Rico Nasty's latest album Lethal (May release)
- Final tour stop held at the Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles
- Album Lethal is the third full-length and first with Fueled by Ramen
Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty continue to strengthen their artistic connection through live collaborations, bridging genres and fanbases on stage.
Summary: Hayley Williams surprised fans by joining Rico Nasty onstage in Los Angeles, highlighting their ongoing creative partnership during Rico's Lethal tour, supporting her third album released this year.