Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty at Los Angeles Show
Hayley Williams appeared as a surprise guest during Rico Nasty's concert at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they performed Rico Nasty's 2020 hit “Smack a Bitch” from her debut album Nightmare Vacation.
After sharing vocals and energetic stage movements, the artists embraced as the crowd cheered loudly. Rico Nasty addressed the audience, saying,
“You guys had no idea!”
while Williams waved goodbye.
Tour and Album Context
This performance marked the final stop of Rico Nasty’s 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 release and her first under the record label Fueled by Ramen.
Previous Collaborations
Rico Nasty and Hayley Williams have collaborated live before. In 2023, Rico joined Paramore’s headlining show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to perform the band’s hit “Misery Business.”
Rico later 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.”
Their on-stage chemistry and mutual admiration continue to impress fans, strengthening their artistic partnership.
Author's summary: Hayley Williams surprised fans by joining Rico Nasty for a lively performance in Los Angeles, highlighting their ongoing collaborative chemistry and Rico’s successful tour for her album Lethal.