Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty at Los Angeles Show
Rico Nasty surprised fans by inviting Hayley Williams on stage during her show at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. The Paramore singer performed alongside Rico on the 2020 hit “Smack a Bitch,” from Rico’s debut album Nightmare Vacation.
After singing and dancing together, the two artists shared a hug as the crowd cheered loudly. Rico addressed the audience, saying,
“You guys had no idea!”
while Williams waved goodbye.
Tour and Album Context
The Fonda Theatre concert was Rico Nasty’s final stop on her Lethal North American tour, which began in September at Riot Fest. The tour supported her latest album, Lethal, released in May. This album is her third full-length project and the first under the Fueled by Ramen label.
Previous Collaboration
Rico and Williams previously performed together in 2023 when Rico joined Paramore’s headline concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to perform “Misery Business.” Reflecting on the experience, Rico told Billboard,
“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.”
This recent performance reiterates their strong artistic connection and mutual respect on stage.
Author's summary: Hayley Williams joined Rico Nasty on stage in Los Angeles for a lively performance of “Smack a Bitch,” highlighting their ongoing creative collaboration and shared energy.